If you or a witness need a language interpreter, OAH will provide one at no cost to you. You should ask for an interpreter immediately. A friend or relative cannot be your language interpreter at the hearing. The ALJ will start the hearing by explaining what issues will be discussed and what will happen during the hearing. All hearings are tape recorded or recorded by a court reporter.
All testimony is under oath or affirmation.
Usually the DSHS representative will present the DSHS case first. Each party will have a chance to testify, ask questions of the other parties, and present documents. The ALJ may also ask questions. After all testimony is given, each party may make a closing statement. The ALJ will tell you when the decision will be issued.