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OALP Spotlight - IDEA Due Process Hearings

On July 1, 2025, IDEA Due Process Hearings transitioned from IDOE to OALP.

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OALP Spotlight – DNR Appeals

On July 1, 2025, OALP took over DNR matters which were previously heard by the Natural Resources Commission’s Hearing Division.

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IDEM Appeals

On July 1, 2024, OALP took over IDEM Cases which were previously heard by the Office of Environmental Adjudication

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Learn About FSSA Matters

Matters previously adjudicated by FSSA’s Office of Hearings & Appeals are now heard by OALP administrative law judges. The contact information has not changed. Matters previously reviewed by FSSA’s Office of General Counsel are now being reviewed by OALP.

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OALP’s Resources, Policies, Processes, and Rules

OALP administrative law judges and staff must abide by the Code of Judicial Conduct for Administrative Law Judges. OALP provides parties an impartial review process through which contested issues can be decided fairly. OALP is dedicated to making the administrative law process easier to navigate.

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Information for Attorneys and Representatives

E-notice and document service for attorneys is synced with the Indiana Roll of Attorneys.

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Notice regarding e-service

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Notices for DCS Matters

OALP complies with federal and state requirements regarding Department of Child Services (DCS) matters. Review notices pertaining to matters involving DCS:

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OALP Notices from the Clerk's Office

2025-07-01: All matters previously filed with the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) are now filed with OALP at this link and will be entered into an online case management system, INcite.
2024-07-01: All matters previously filed with Office of Environmental Adjudication (OEA) are now filed with OALP at this link and will be entered into an online case management system, INcite.
2024-07-01: Parties filing documents into cases using INcite will receive file-stamped copies back to them via electronic service. A party that does not have e-mail will not receive a file stamped copy, but may request a copy from OALP as needed.

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