An administrative hearing is like a trial, but less formal. Evidence is presented by each party, either as sworn testimony or as documents. Before the hearing, each party may make an opening statement to tell the administrative law judge what the party believes the evidence will show. At the end of the hearing, each party may present a closing argument to explain why the ALJ should rule one way or the other. After the hearing, the ALJ will review all the evidence and issue a decision which will be submitted to the agency which brought the action, or whose action is being appealed from. See OAH Procedural Rule (A.A.C.)19-116.

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