

The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, except for official State holidays. When is my Petition considered filed? Is there a filing fee for my case? When is my Petition considered filed? Is there a filing fee for my case?ĩ. Please see Filing a Contested Case for additional information.

THE ORIGINAL PETITION AND THE FILING FEE (IF REQUIRED) MUST BE FILED WITH THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, AND ONE COPY OF THE PETITION MUST BE SENT TO THE AGENCY AGAINST WHICH YOU ARE FILING YOUR PETITION. BE SURE TO VERIFY THE FILING TIME LIMIT FOR YOUR SPECIFIC CASE. NOTE: THE TIME LIMIT WITHIN WHICH YOUR PARTICULAR CASE MUST BE FILED COULD BE LESS THAN THAT SET OUT ABOVE. The time limitation, whether established by another statute, federal statute, or federal regulation, or this section, shall commence when notice is given of the agency decision to all persons aggrieved who are known to the agency by personal delivery or by the placing of the notice in an official depository of the United States Postal Service wrapped in a wrapper addressed to the person at the latest address given by the person to the agency. Unless another statute or a federal statute or regulation sets a time limitation for the filing of a petition in contested cases against a specified agency, the general limitation for the filing of a petition in a contested case is 60 days. NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE 150B-23(f) SETS THE TIME LIMIT FOR FILING A PETITION AS FOLLOWS: Be sure to state facts that show exactly what you think the agency did wrong.īE SURE TO FILE YOUR PETITION IN A TIMELY MANNER. You may also attach any information or document you feel explains your case. If more space is needed to complete the form, you can attach additional sheets. Petitions are not required to be filed on the provided form, but use of the form may assist you in including all necessary information. Petition forms are available on the Hearing Forms page or by contacting the Clerk's Office. How do I file a Petition for a contested case hearing?
