Office of Administrative Hearings: Jurisdiction
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Jurisdiction
 
Pursuant to the Office of Administrative Hearings Establishment Act (D.C. Law 14-76; D.C. Code § 2-1831, et seq.), the Office of Administrative Hearings adjudicates cases formerly under the jurisdiction of the following District of Columbia agencies:
  • The Office of Tax and Revenue (other than cases relating to real property taxes)
  • The Department of Health
  • The Department of Mental Health
  • The Department of Human Services
  • The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
  • The Board of Appeals and Review
  • The Child and Family Services Agency (limited to certain youth residential facility licensing cases)
  • Department of Public Works and Department of Transportation (limited to cases brought under the Litter Control Administration Act and Illegal Dumping Enforcement Act)
  • The Department of Banking and Financial Institutions
  • The Department of Employment Services (limited to unemployment insurance cases)
  • The Taxicab Commission
  • Fire and Emergency Medical Services (limited to civil infractions)
  • The Office of Planning (limited to historic preservation violations)
As of October 1, 2006, OAH will adjudicate rental housing cases presently under the jurisdiction of the Rent Administrator.