The largest area of administrative action is adjudication. Many state agencies render decisions, often referred to as orders, which dispose of matters and which have finality. Normally they affect only those whose rights or interests are particularly considered by the agency. They usually affect only a single matter, controversy or contemplated course of action. The practices and procedures that govern the making of theses decisions varies widely from agency to agency.
Some adjudications require no hearings.
When a hearing is required agencies generally use hearing officers, referees or administrative law judges to render the decision. This guide is designed to direct the user to sources for written decisions of Michigan administrative agencies. Some of the agencies listed, such as the licensing boards, issue a large number of written opinions. Some rarely issue opinions. In each instance,0 copies of the written opinions are generally available by written or oral request.