THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT PUBLIC                                         OAH Docket No.

(If applicable)

STATE OF MINNESOTA

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

 

FOR (DEPARTMENT OR BOARD)

 

In the Matter of

 

NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING

( or PREHEARING CONFERENCE)

 

          TO:  (Name and Address of Respondent)

          (RESPONDENT) IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the (Department/Board) has initiated this action to determine (briefly describe action to be taken and statutory authority for it.)

          IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a contested case hearing (or prehearing conference) will be held on (date, time) at the Office of Administrative Hearings, 600 North Robert Street, St. Paul, MN (or alternate location.)  All mail sent to the Administrative Law Judge should be directed to PO Box 64620, St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0620.

          The Chief Administrative Law Judge, Office of Administrative Hearings, has assigned this matter to (name of judge), Administrative Law Judge, Office of Administrative Hearings, PO Box 64620, St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0620, telephone (651) (judge’s telephone number).

          The hearing will be conducted pursuant to the contested case procedures set out in chapter 14 of Minnesota Statutes, the Rules of the Office of Administrative Hearings, Minn. Rules 1400.5100 – 1400.8500 (or 1400.8505 - 8612), and Minn. Stat. §§ (specific department or board authority).  A copy of these materials may be purchased from the Minnesota Book Store, telephone 651-297-3000, or are available at www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us.  Copies of the rules are also available at www.oah.state.mn.us.

          The attorney for the (Department/Agency,) (name, title, address, telephone) may be contacted to discuss discovery or informal disposition of this matter.

ALLEGATIONS

(enumerated)

ISSUES

(enumerated with statutes or rules allegedly violated)

ADDITIONAL NOTICE

          1.       The Respondent’s failure to appear at the hearing or any prehearing conference, may result in a finding that the Respondent is in default, that the (Department’s/Board’s) allegations contained in this Notice and Order may be accepted as true, and its proposed action may be upheld. 

          2.       If any party has good cause for requesting a delay of the hearing or any prehearing conference, the request must be made in writing to the Administrative Law Judge at least five days prior to the scheduled date.  A copy of the request must be served on the other party.

          3.       Any party intending to participate as a party Sin this proceeding must file a Notice of Appearance form and return it to the Administrative Law Judge within 20 days of the date of service of this Notice and Order.  A copy must be served on the (Department’s/Board’s) attorney.  A Notice of Appearance form is enclosed.

4.                 All parties have the right to be represented by legal counsel, by themselves, or by a person of their choice if not otherwise prohibited as the unauthorized practice of law.  The parties are entitled to the issuance of subpoenas to compel witnesses to attend the hearing.  The parties will have the opportunity to be heard orally, to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses, and to submit evidence and argument.  Ordinarily the hearing is tape-recorded. The parties may request that a court reporter record the testimony at their expense.

5.                 Persons attending the hearing should bring all evidence bearing on the case, including any records or other documents.  Be advised that if data that is not public is admitted into the record, it may become public data unless an objection is made and relief is requested under Minn. Stat. § 14.60, subd. 2.

6.                 Requests for subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents at the hearing shall be made in writing to the Administrative Law Judge pursuant to Minn. R. 1400.7000.  A copy of the subpoena request shall be served on the other parties.  A subpoena request form is available at www.oah.state.mn.us or by calling 651-361-7900.

7.                 This case may be appropriate for mediation.  The parties are encouraged to consider requesting the Chief Administrative Law Judge to assign a mediator so that mediation can be scheduled promptly.

8.                 The Office of Administrative Hearings conducts contested case proceedings in accordance with the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct and the Professionalism Aspirations adopted by the Minnesota Supreme Court.  A Guide to Participating in Contested Case Proceedings at the Office of Administrative Hearings is available at www.oah.state.mn.us or by calling 651-361-7900.

9.                 Any party who needs an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in this hearing process may request one.  Examples of reasonable accommodations include wheelchair accessibility, an interpreter, or Braille or large-print materials.  If any party requires an interpreter, including a foreign language interpreter, the administrative law judge must be promptly notified.  To arrange for an accommodation or an interpreter, contact the Office of Administrative Hearings at PO Box 64620, St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0620, or may call (651) 361-7900 (voice) or (651) 361-7878 (TTY).

Dated this ____ day of _______, 201_.

 

                                                                      __________________________

                                                                      (Name)

                                                                      (Title)

Rev. 2/11


(OAH Docket Number)

 

STATE OF MINNESOTA

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

 

FOR (DEPARTMENT/BOARD)

 

In the Matter of (Respondent’s name)

 

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

 

TO:    Administrative Law Judge (name), PO Box 64620, St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0620:

 

          PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the party named below will appear at the hearing (prehearing conference) in this matter.

 

Name, Address, and Telephone Number of Party:

 

 

 

 

 

Party’s Attorney, Office Address and Telephone Number:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signature of Party/Attorney:

 

 

 

Dated: _______________________.

 

NOTICE:  This Notice must be served upon the attorney for the agency and any other known party.  After an attorney has filed a notice of appearance, withdrawal is effective only if a notice of withdrawal is promptly served on all parties and filed with the judge.  The notice of withdrawal must include the address and telephone number of the party.  Withdrawal of counsel does not create any right to a continuance.  Minn. R. 1400.5700.