Contested Case Procedures

In some cases the hearing officer will schedule a prehearing conference before
the hearing. ...

The notice you receive will refer to the sections of Iowa Code chapter 20...

Generally, hearings are open to the public and anyone may attend. The hearing
may be closed to...

A case processor is assigned to every case filed with our agency. It is the job of
the case...

The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) assigned as a presiding officer in a contested
case is a...

There are several possible decision makers. Many hearings are held before Administrative Law Judges. Any decision from the Administrative Law Judge may...

A "contested case" is a proceeding in which the legal rights, duties or privileges of a party have to be determined by an agency after an opportunity for an evidentiary hearing....