Hearings Manual

0130.020.90 Division of Legal Services (DLS) Administrative Hearings Unit (AHU) Fair Hearings

EUs dissatisfied with a decision or action of the FSD may appeal to the FSD Director. The FSD Director has designated the DLS AHU to conduct fair hearings on the Director’s behalf.

Food Stamp Program Administrative Disqualification Hearings (ADH) are also conducted by the AHU, but only at FSD request. Refer to the Food Stamp Manual section 1145.010.25 Administrative Disqualification Hearing Procedure for more information on the ADH process.