How will the due process hearing be recorded?
The hearing will be recorded by a certified court reporter. • How do I get a copy of what was recorded? Back to Top The court reporter will provide you with a free copy of the transcript of the hearing. The transcript will be a written copy of everything that was said at the hearing. It is usually prepared within ten days or two weeks of the hearing. • Will the Hearing Officer make a decision on my case at the due process hearing? Back to Top In most cases the Hearing Officer will give you the Final Decision on or before the deadline for the decision. On rare occasions, the Hearing Officer may issue a ruling from the bench, but this usually does not happen. Sometimes the Hearing Officer rules that the parent wins on some issues but loses on other issues.