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Agency Scheme: 
DOJXBOPP0006
ADJUDICATION STRUCTURE
Hearing Level: Basic Structure
Name of Hearing Office (local name): 
Bureau of Prisons
Name of Hearing Office (global name): 
Department of Justice: Bureau of Prisons
Hearing Officer #1 (Title): 
Non-conflicted Psychiatrist
Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at the hearing-level stage?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General Information
Are private parties permitted to have representation at hearings?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as a private party representative?: 
Either
Regulations/rules of practice for hearings (please include CFR citations): 
28 CFR 549.45-46
Other published guidance for hearings (if any): 
http://www.bop.gov/policy/progstat/6010_003.pdf
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Pre-Hearing Procedure
Is discovery permitted by either party at the hearing-level stage?: 
No
Does the hearing officer have subpoena authority?: 
No
Are ex parte contacts prohibited?: 
No
Are parties provided notice of hearing?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing Procedure
What types of hearings are permitted at the hearing-level stage?: 
In-Person
Video
How is the type of hearing selected: 
Depends on Nature of Case/Claim
Please describe: 
Generally, the inmate appears in person but at the discretion of the hearing psychiatrist may appear via video-conference, but may not appear by teleconference. The hearing may be conducted via video-conference by a psychiatrist who is not physically located at the institution that currently houses the inmate. When the hearing is conducted via videoconference, the hearing is considered to be held at the location of the inmate, not the location of the hearing psychiatrist. The treating/evaluating psychiatrist (a required witness) may appear via video- or teleconference as necessary. Other witnesses may appear via video- and teleconference as necessary or may submit a written statement.
How many hearing officers preside at each hearing?: 
One
Is witness testimony permitted at hearings?: 
Yes
Can parties cross-examine witnesses?: 
Yes
Can third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?: 
No
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing Procedure
Who typically drafts the decision at the hearing-level stage?: 
Adjudication Officer
Who has authority to issue final decisions?: 
Adjudication Officer
Do agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions?: 
No
Is judicial review available after issuance of a final decision?: 
No
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case Management
Are final decisions published and/or posted on the agency website?: 
No
Do agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record at the hearing-level stage?: 
No
Do agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record at the hearing-level stage (subject to applicable exce: 
No
ADR: General Information
Is ADR available at one or more points during the hearing process?: 
No
Verified by Agency: 
Not verified