In-Person Hearings

As stated above, your appeal hearing will probably be scheduled for a telephone conference. However, the Appeals Unit or the ALJ reserves the right to set or reset a hearing to an in-person hearing if deemed necessary to ensure an orderly and fair hearing which meets due process requirements. You may request an in-person hearing rather than a telephone hearing. If your request is granted, you may appear in person. The other party may still appear by telephone if they so choose, unless required by the ALJ to appear in person.