- (1) A fair hearing is a review process outlined under the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW and chapter 388-02 WAC that is conducted by an administrative law judge who works for the office of administrative hearings.
- (2) During a fair hearing, both you and DVR may present information, witnesses, and documents to support your position.
- (3) You may ask someone to represent you, such as an attorney, friend, relative, representative from the client assistance program, or someone else you choose.
- (4) No DSHS employee may represent you in an administrative hearing challenging a DVR decision.
- (5) The administrative law judge makes a decision after they hear all of the information presented and review any documents submitted and relevant laws and regulations.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.29.020(8) and 34 C.F.R., Parts 361, 363, 397. WSR 18-12-035, § 388-891A-0250, filed 5/29/18, effective 6/30/18.]