Dept. Of Community Services & Development

The General Jurisdiction Division hears cases throughout California related to contracts and interagency agreements for more than 1,000 state, county, city and local government agencies. The division maintains a staff of more than administrative law judges. It is a part of the Office of Administrative Hearings and maintains a location in Sacramento, Calif. The Office of Administrative Hearings act as a quasi-judicial tribunal and conduct a variety of proceedings. The Office of Administrative Hearings' services include administrative hearings, mediations, arbitrations and other dispute resolution processes. It also provides adjudicatory and settlement services to the school districts and parents of special needs children.

The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) operates as an independent office within the California Department of General Services, providing a neutral forum for the fair and independent resolution of administrative disputes. OAH handles various case types, including general jurisdiction cases, special education disputes, and public works contract arbitration, ensuring due process and respect for all involved parties. In addition to managing hearings and mediations, OAH offers services such as electronic filing through its Secure e-File Transfer system and the ability for state and local agencies to contract for administrative law judge services. The office is dedicated to efficient and transparent communication regarding California's procurement and contracting processes. Generated from the website