Library: Policy

340:2-28-55. Appeal from administrative order

Revised 9-15-20

(a) Appeals from an administrative order are in accordance with Section 240.3 of Title 56 of the Oklahoma Statutes (56 O.S. § 240.3).

(b) Only final orders of the Office of Administrative Hearings: Child Support (OAH) may be appealed to the district court.OAH final orders are not stayed pending an appeal except by district court order.

(c) A copy of appellant's petition in error and designation of record, identical to the originals filed in district court to commence the appeal, is mailed by regular mail to OAH for filing.A copy of the appellee's counter-designation of record, identical to the original filed in district court, is mailed by regular mail to OAH for filing.No other form of service for a petition in error, a designation of record, counter-designation of record, or request for a transcript upon OAH is permitted, including hand-delivery or digital means.

(d) OAH prepares or directs preparation of the official transcript by a licensed court reporter, when a transcript is requested.A transcript may be obtained when the requesting party submits a written request to OAH by regular mail for the transcript(s) and pays the deposit.OAH responds by letter to the requesting party, specifying the amount of the required deposit and acceptable forms of payment.

(e) After OAH receives the request and deposit, OAH prepares or directs preparation of the official transcript by a licensed court reporter.

(f) OAH notifies the requesting party when the transcript is complete and of the balance due that must be paid in full before the certified copy is mailed to the district court or to the parties.