Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings

OAH Introductory Powerpoint Presentation

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Background of the Office

Our Mission Statement
Our Logo
Our Newsletter
The Director
Views of the Office

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Administrative Law Judge?
What is a hearing like?
How do I prepare for hearing?
Do I need a lawyer?
How do I know what rules to follow?
Will there be a record?
Where do I send requests?
What if I need a delay?
How do I ask the judge to do something?
How do I subpoena witnesses?
What if I need special accommodations?
Are there forms I can use?
How can I appeal my decision?
How do I download an audio file?
How do I cite to an audio file?
Important Information for Transcribers of the Digital Record

Copy of OAH brochure, here.

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Your assigned Administrative Law Judge

You can find a biography and a picture of the assigned judge as well as former judges who are our distinguished alumni.

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Research Procedures, Rules and Statutes Affecting Your Case

Golden Rule: A very common mistake parties make is to file a motion or send a letter to a judge without sending a copy to the other parties. Since no party would want any action taken without an opportunity to be heard, every party must make sure that all other parties are notified and given a copy of any motion or letter sent to an administrative law judge. See OAH Procedural Rule R2 -19-108.

OAH Procedural Rules

• Substantive Policy Statement interpreting terms

• Substantive Policy Statement regarding the inapplicability of A.A.C. R2-19-107 in computing statutory time limits of A.R.S. §41-1092 et seq.

Uniform Administrative Hearings Procedures These are statutory provisions establishing the OAH and outlining the appeals process. For specific procedures involving your case, see the OAH Procedural Rules (above).

Link to Arizona Administrative Code Here you can research the rules promulgated by the regulating agency that may impact your case.

Link to Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) by title. Notices of Hearing provided by agencies will refer to these statutes. The number appearing immediately after the "A.R.S." refers to the title.

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Research Your Case (PORTAL)

The OAH portal allows you to research your case by matter number (certain cases will not appear due to confidentiality requirements).

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Search Administrative Law Judge Decisions

This Search Engine allows you to search decision by Adminstrative Law Judge, agency, and text.

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Attorney Issues

See Do I need a lawyer?

Rule 31, Rules of the Supreme Court This rule provides exceptions to the general rule regarding attorney representation before the OAH.

Out of State Attorneys: Application Process to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Practice Pointers

Articles from the OAH Newsletter.

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Streaming Video

"Preparing for Hearing" (a must-see for hearing preparation)

"Don't Do What Denise Dont Does" (a humorous recap of important points to ponder in preparing for hearing)