Are private parties permitted to have representation at hearings?:
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as a private party representative?:
Attorney
Is the agency permitted to have representation at hearings?:
N/A (e.g., Agency Not Party to Hearing)
Regulations/rules of practice for hearings (please include CFR citations):
28 CFR 79.73- 79.74
Is discovery permitted by either party at the hearing-level stage?:
No
What types of hearings are permitted at the hearing-level stage?:
Written (Document-Only) Hearing
Written (Document-Only) Hearing:
100%
How is the type of hearing selected:
Required by Rule
How many hearing officers preside at each hearing?:
One
Is witness testimony permitted at hearings?:
N/A (Document-Only Hearings)
Can parties cross-examine witnesses?:
N/A (Document-Only Hearings)
Can third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?:
No
Are hearings recorded and/or transcribed?:
N/A (Document-Only Hearings)
Are hearings open to the public?:
N/A (Document-Only Hearing)
Who typically drafts the decision at the hearing-level stage?:
Adjudication Officer
Do agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions?:
Yes (All Types of Cases)
If "Yes," please specify these time limit(s):
Within 90 days after the receipt of an appeal. 28 CFR 29.73(d).
Is judicial review available after issuance of a final decision?:
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Does the agency permit web-based electronic filing of hearing-related briefs or other documents?:
No
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
Comments/Notes on Hearing-Level Adjudicators (Optional):
The Appeals Officer is designated by the Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Division.
Is ADR available at one or more points during the hearing process?:
No
Verified by Agency:
Not verified