Does the hearing examiner render a decision immediately following the hearing?
No. Decisions typically are made after the hearing examiner reviews the entire record, including the transcripts of the hearing, exhibits and written briefs filed by the parties. Transcripts usually are available in two to three weeks after the hearing. In short uncomplicated cases, briefs may be submitted within in 30-60 days after the receipt of transcripts, but in multi-day and/or complex hearings, briefing may take several months.
