What to Expect
General Hearing Information
- What does OAH do?
- Hearing types?
- How do I tell if I have a Brief Adjudicative Proceeding or a formal adjudicative proceeding?
- Do I need a lawyer?
- Can I change the proceeding date?
- What if I need an interpreter?
- What if I have a disability and require an accommodation?
- What if I move?
- What if I lost or never received my paperwork?
- What if I want to withdraw my appeal?
- What if I do not participate?
- How do I request another hearing if I don't participate?
Brief Adjudicative Proceeding (BAP)
- How is this different from a formal hearing?
- What does the "close of record" mean?
- What can the judge consider?
- What happens if I don't submit documents or testimony?
How to Prepare (BAP)
- How do I prepare for a Brief Adjudicative Proceeding (BAP)
- How do I participate?
- How do I submit documents to the judge?
- How do I request to present oral testimony?
- How long do I have to ask for a chance to testify by phone?
- How do I research the law?
After your Proceeding (BAP)
Formal Adjudicative Proceeding (Formal Hearing)
- What is a formal adjudicative proceeding?
- What to expect when you get into the hearing?
- How do I submit documents?
- Can I have witnesses?
- Who else will be participating?
- How long could the hearing take?
- What if I don't appear at the hearing?
How to Prepare (Formal)
- How do I prepare for a formal adjudicative hearing?
- How do I participate?
- How do I research the law?