5 CFR § 185.116Chapter I

§ 185.116 Ex parte contacts.

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No party or person (except employees of the ALJ's office) shall communicate in any way with the ALJ on any matter at issue in a case, unless on notice and opportunity for all parties to participate. This provision does not prohibit a person or party from inquiring about the status of a case or asking routine questions concerning administrative functions or procedures.

eCFR data current as of: June 9, 2026

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