General hearing information:

• How can I appeal?
• Can I have a lawyer?
• Can I change the hearing date?
• What if I need an interpreter?
• What if I need an accommodation?
• What if my phone number or address changes?

 Resources:

• Where can I learn more?
• Click to view the hearing information brochure.
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 What happens at the prehearing conference?

• What is a prehearing conference (PHC)?
• What is the difference between a PHC and a Hearing?
• What happens at a PHC?
• How do I prepare for a phone hearing?
• What is a PHC Order?
• What happens if I miss my PHC?
• Can I change the PHC date?

 What happens at the hearing?

• What is an exhibit?
• What is testimony?
• What is cross-examination?
• What is a witness?
• What are closing statements?
• What happens if I miss my hearing?

 What to expect after the hearing:

• When will the judge make the decision?
• How does the judge decide my case?
• What if I disagree with the order?