Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH)

Definition: Florida's independent administrative hearing division, whose administrative law judges hear many disputes involving state agencies.

Example

A licensing case with disputed material facts is referred to DOAH for a formal hearing.

Keep the distinction clear

DOAH is not DBPR or FREC. Its judge commonly recommends an outcome in a licensing disciplinary case; the agency issues the final order.

Related terms

Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) · Formal Hearing · Recommended Order

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References: Florida Statutes 120.57: administrative hearing procedures · Florida Statutes 455.225: disciplinary proceedings

Pronunciation (US): dih-VIZH-un uv ad-MIN-uh-stray-tiv HEER-ingz (capitals show stress)

Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster