38 CFR § 42.12 - Notice of hearing.

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title: "38 CFR § 42.12 - Notice of hearing."
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title_name: "Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief"
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section_name: "Notice of hearing."
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# 42.12 Notice of hearing.

(a) When the ALJ receives the complaint and answer, the ALJ shall promptly serve a notice of hearing upon the defendant in the manner prescribed by § 42.8 of this part. At the same time, the ALJ shall send a copy of such notice to the representative for the Government.

(b) The notice shall include—

(1) The tentative time and place, and the nature of the hearing;

(2) The legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held;

(3) The matters of fact and law to be asserted;

(4) A description of the procedures for the conduct of the hearing;

(5) The name, address, and telephone number of the representative of the Government and the defendant, if any; and

(6) Other matters the ALJ deems appropriate.