Which party (or parties) is/are permitted to file appeals with this office?:
Either
Are private parties permitted to have representation at appeal hearings?:
No
Is the agency permitted to have representation at appeal hearings?:
No
Regulations/rules of practice for appeal hearings (please include CFR citations):
32 CFR 1651.1-1651.4
What types of hearings are permitted on appeals adjudicated by this office?:
Written (Document-Only) Hearing
In-Person
How is the type of hearing selected for appeals heard by this office?:
By Private Party
Is factual development permitted at the appellate hearing as a means of supplementing the record from below?:
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Can third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?:
No
Are appeal hearings recorded and/or transcribed?:
No
Are appeal hearings open to the public?:
Varies by Case
If "Varies by Case," please describe:
If there is an oral hearing, the proceeding is "open to the public only upon the request of or with the permission of the registrant." 32 CFR 1651.4(r). If the decision is based on the written record, this question of whether the hearing is open to the public is inapplicable.
Who typically drafts final decisions on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?:
Adjudication Officer
Do agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions on appellate cases?:
No
Is judicial review available after issuance of a final decision on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?:
No
How are claims/cases processed at this appellate office?:
First-In/First-Out Basis
Does the agency permit web-based electronic filing of briefs or other documents in cases adjudicated by this appellate office?:
No
Are final decisions issued by this appellate office published and/or posted on the agency website?:
No
Do agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record on appeals heard by this office?:
Yes (All Types of Cases)
If "Yes," please provide citation(s):
32 CFR 1651.4(o)
Do agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record on appeals heard by this office?:
No
Comments/Notes on Appellate Process & Procedures (Optional):
"A summary will be made of oral testimony given by the registrant at his personal appearance and such summary shall be placed in the registrant's file." 32 CFR 1651.4(m)
"The making of verbatim transcripts, and the using of cameras or other recording devices are prohibited in proceedings before the board. This does not prevent the registrant or Selective Service from making a written summary of his testimony." 32 CFR 1651.4(q)
Verified by Agency:
Verified