California OAH special education order · December 5, 2019
Order Discharging Order to Show Cause
OAH Case No. 2019090159 · ALJ Charles Marson
OAH discharged its order to show cause against Student's counsel for missing two prehearing conferences, finding counsel's written explanation sufficient and declining to impose sanctions.
Summary
On November 25, 2019, OAH ordered Student's counsel to show cause why he had not appeared at two prehearing conferences. Counsel filed a response on December 2, 2019, explaining the circumstances. OAH found the explanation sufficient, imposed no sanctions, and discharged the order to show cause. It also advised counsel to diligently appear for all OAH-ordered matters.
Why it matters
Missing OAH prehearing conferences can lead to an order to show cause and possible sanctions. A prompt, adequate written explanation can avoid penalties, but OAH expects attorneys to attend every ordered proceeding.
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Full text of the order
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BEFORE THE
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF:
PARENT ON BEHALF OF STUDENT,
v.
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
OAH CASE NUMBER 2019090159
ORDER DISCHARGING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
On November 25, 2019, the Office of Administrative Hearings issued an order to Student’s counsel to show cause why he did not appear at two prehearing conferences in this matter.
On December 2, 2019, Student’s counsel filed a response explaining the circumstances. The explanation was sufficient, so sanctions will not be imposed.
Counsel is advised to diligently appear for all OAH ordered matters.
The Order to Show Cause issued November 25, 2019, is discharged.
DATED: December 5, 2019 Charles Marson Administrative Law Judge Office of Administrative Hearings