5 CFR 1210.17 – Hearings
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(a) Right to a hearing. An appellant has a right to a hearing as set forth in 5 U.S.C. § 7701(a).
Terms Used In 5 CFR 1210.17
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
(b) General. Hearings may be held in-person, by video or by telephone at the discretion of the administrative judge.
(c) Scheduling the hearing. The administrative judge will set the hearing date during the initial status conference. A hearing generally will be scheduled to occur no later than 18 days after the appeal is filed.
(d) Length of hearings. Hearings generally will be limited to no more than 1 day. The administrative judge, at his or her discretion, may allow for a longer hearing.
(e) Court reporters. The MSPB will contract for a court reporter to be present at hearings.