Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication

Recommendation 2021-4, Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication – addresses the use of virtual hearings—that is, proceedings in which participants attend remotely using a personal computer or mobile device—in agency adjudications. Drawing heavily on agencies’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, the recommendation identifies best practices for improving existing virtual-hearing programs and establishing new ones in accord with principles of fairness and efficiency and with due regard for participant satisfaction.

Citation: Admin. Conf. of the U.S., Recommendation 2021-4, Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication, 86 Fed. Reg. 36083 (July 8, 2021).

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Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication

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Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication Adjudication Recommendation Download Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication
Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication - Final Report Report Download Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication - Final Report
Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication - Proposed Recommendation (Clean Version) for Plenary Adjudication Recommendation Download Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication - Proposed Recommendation (Clean Version) for Plenary
Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication - Proposed Recommendation from Committee Adjudication Recommendation Download Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication - Proposed Recommendation from Committee
Comment from Russell R. Wheeler Comment Download Comment from Russell R. Wheeler
Comment from Patrick R. Nagle Comment Download Comment from Patrick R. Nagle
Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication - Draft Recommendation for Committee May 12, 2021 Adjudication Recommendation Download Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication - Draft Recommendation for Committee May 12, 2021
05-04-2021 Agenda Adjudication Agenda Download 05-04-2021 Agenda
Comment from National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives Comment Download Comment from National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
Comment from Ann Biddle, Emilia Sicilia, and Catherine M. Callery Comment Download Comment from Ann Biddle, Emilia Sicilia, and Catherine M. Callery
Comment from Russell R. Wheeler Comment Download Comment from Russell R. Wheeler
Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication - Draft Recommendation for May 4, 2021 Meeting Adjudication Recommendation Download Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication - Draft Recommendation for May 4, 2021 Meeting
Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication - Committee Redline from April 20, 2021 Meeting Adjudication Recommendation Download Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication - Committee Redline from April 20, 2021 Meeting
Comment from Jeffrey S. Lubbers Comment Download Comment from Jeffrey S. Lubbers
Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication - Draft Recommendation for April 20, 2021 Meeting Adjudication Recommendation Download Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication - Draft Recommendation for April 20, 2021 Meeting
4-20-2021 Agenda Adjudication Agenda Download 4-20-2021 Agenda
Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication - Draft Report Adjudication Report Download Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication - Draft Report
Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication RFP Download Virtual Hearings in Agency Adjudication
Legal Considerations for Remote Hearings in Agency Adjudications Report Download Legal Considerations for Remote Hearings in Agency Adjudications
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