28 CFR 68.3 – Service of complaint, notice of hearing, written orders, and decisions
(a) Service of complaint, notice of hearing, written orders, and decisions shall be made by the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, the Chief Administrative Law Judge, or the Administrative Law Judge to whom the case is assigned either:
Terms Used In 28 CFR 68.3
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
(1) By delivering a copy to the individual party, partner of a party, officer of a corporate party, registered agent for service of process of a corporate party, or attorney or representative of record of a party;
(2) By leaving a copy at the principal office, place of business, or residence of a party; or
(3) By mailing to the last known address of such individual, partner, officer, or attorney or representative of record.
(b) Service of complaint and notice of hearing is complete upon receipt by addressee.
(c) In circumstances where the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, the Chief Administrative Law Judge, or the Administrative Law Judge encounters difficulty with perfecting service, the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, the Chief Administrative Law Judge, or the Administrative Law Judge may direct that a party execute service of process.