Below is a list of DDS forms offered by OAH and links to additional forms often used in DDS hearings offered by the Department of Developmental Services.  For information about DDS hearings visit About Department of Developmental Services Case Type

OAH prefers to receive documents electronically via the secure file transfer system (SFT).  If you are unable to access the SFT, you may send documents by mail or overnight delivery, or hand deliver the documents, to your local OAH office.  You may also efax documents for Lanterman Act and Early Start matters ONLY to your local OAH office at the efax numbers listed by office in the box to the left.

ALL EFAX FILINGS FOR CASES THAT ARE NOT LANTERMAN ACT OR EARLY START CASES WILL BE REJECTED. 

OAH - DDS Forms

The Lanterman Request for Continuance and Waiver of Time form (OAH 24) is used to request a continuance of Mediation and/or Fair Hearing.  In order to request a continuance you must waive your time for hearing and decision.  Complete this form and submit it to your local Office of Administrative Hearings office.  Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4712.5, subd. (a) (Outside Link)

The Lanterman Waiver of Time form (OAH 25) is used when requesting a continuance or when selecting a date outside of the set timelines.  see Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4712.5, subd. (a) and Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4712.5, subd. (c). (Outside Link)  Complete this form and submit it to your local Office of Administrative Hearings office.

Regional Centers will complete the Regional Center Request to Set Lanterman Fair Hearing form  (OAH 16) when requesting a Mediation or Hearing pursuant to Cal.Code of Reg., tit.1 §1018. (Outside Link) Submit the completed form along with supporting documents to your local Office of Administrative Hearings office.

Other Forms Used in DDS Hearings

Secure e-File Transfer (SFT) system

Access Secure e-File Transfer (SFT) system

General Jurisdiction Calendar

Access the General Jurisdiction Calendar

FOR FILINGS IN LANTERMAN ACT AND EARLY START CASES BY EFAX

FILE WITH YOUR LOCAL OAH OFFICE AT:


Sacramento (916) 376-4204

Los Angeles (916) 376-4202

Oakland (916) 376-4203

San Diego (916) 376-4205

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

 

Most OAH forms are in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).

To download and print a PDF file, it is recommended that you have the most current Adobe Reader software installed. The button below will direct you to a website to download the latest version of Acrobat Reader, if you do not already have it.

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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.