The Office of Hearing Examiners conducts administrative hearings pursuant to the South Dakota Administrative Procedures Act and issues decisions for citizens who have the right to a hearing before a state agency. OHE conducts all hearings for the Department of Revenue and the Division of Insurance as well as other agencies wishing to use the Office.

 

How to Prepare & Present Your Case - Agency Hearings

• What is a Hearing?
• How Will I be Notified of the Hearing?
• Can an Appeal be Withdrawn?
• Do I Need a Lawyer?
• What Happens at the Hearing?
• Do I Need Witnesses and Other Evidence?
• How Can I Best Present My Case?
• What Happens After the Hearing?
• Do I Have Further Appeal Rights?

 

Resolution Process for Public Records Disputes

• Informal Request for Disclosure
• Formal Written Request for Disclosure
• Denial of Written Request
• Filing Notice of Review With the Office of Hearing Examiners
• Office of Hearing Examiners
• Appeal of Office of Hearing Examiners Decision
• Suggested but not Required Forms
  • Notice of Review: Request for Disclosure of Public Records
  • Notice of Request for Disclosure of Public Records