D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 1. MAYOR AND EXECUTIVE AGENCIES |
Chapter 1-29. OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS: RULES FOR DCPS, RENTAL HOUSING, PUBLIC BENEFITS, AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CASES |
Section 1-2975. PUBLIC BENEFITS CASES - HEARING DATES
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2975.1 After a hearing request is filed, an Administrative Law Judge ordinarily will schedule a hearing. If any applicable law requires that an administrative review be completed before a hearing takes place, a hearing will not be scheduled until the administrative review has been completed.
2975.2 An Administrative Law Judge may schedule a status conference or other preliminary hearing in order to simplify the issues in the case, identify the parties’ legal and factual positions, rule on any preliminary legal issues, or for any other purpose.
2975.3 Any party may ask an Administrative Law Judge for a different hearing date. Copies of a request form will be sent with every hearing notice and are available from OAH.
2975.4 Only an Administrative Law Judge can change a hearing date.