About General Jurisdiction Division
Overview
The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) provides hearings, mediations, and alternative dispute resolution services to State and local governmental entities. The majority of hearings conducted are governed by the Administrative Procedure Act (APA); all other hearings, mediations, and alternative dispute resolution services are provided as a result of interagency agreements, using the statutory and regulatory authority of the department, agency or local entity.
About our Case Types
- About Administrative Procedure Act
- About California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
- About Department of Child Support Services
- About Department of Developmental Services
- About Department of State Hospitals
- About Teacher Dismissal
- About Teacher/Classified Employee Reduction in Force
- About Specialized Cases
For questions about your specific case, contact your local OAH office at:
Sacramento (916) 263-0550
Los Angeles (213) 576-7200
Oakland (510) 622-2722
San Diego (619) 525-4475
Alternative Format and language Request
All forms and publications on this website are available in alternative formats or languages. If you would like a copy of a form or publication in an alternative format or language, please contact us at DGSOAHFeedback@dgs.ca.gov. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION.