An administrative hearing is like a trial, but less formal. Evidence is presented by each side, either as sworn testimony or as documents. Before the hearing each side may make an opening statement to tell the administrative law judge what the believes the evidence will show. At the end of the hearing, each side may present a closing argument to explain why the ALJ should rule one way or the other. After the hearing, the ALJ will review all the evidence and issue a decision which will be submitted to the agency which brought the action, or whose action is being appealed from. See OAH procedural rule 19-116.

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