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The Formal Hearing Process
A formal hearing is an impartial hearing conducted pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act and the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules’ Administrative Hearing Rules.
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Why is a Formal Hearing Scheduled?
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You Elect to Go Directly to a Hearing:
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What happens if I Fail to Respond to a Formal Complaint or Initiating Order?
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What Happens at a Formal Hearing?
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What Happens if You Do Not Appear at the Formal Hearing?
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What Happens After a Formal Hearing?
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Hearing Report for Unarmed Combat and Occupational Code Cases:
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Proposal For Decision:
Want to Learn More About the Administrative Process?
Formal Complaints & Initiating Orders
Compliance Conferences & Prehearing Meetings
Settlements & Final Orders