§ 45.62 - Timelines and convenience of hearings and reviews.

(a) The Agency shall ensure that a final decision is reached by the hearing officer and a copy of the decision is mailed to each of the parties within 45 days after receipt of a request for a hearing.

(b) A copy of the decision made in a review conducted by the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs must be mailed to each of the parties within 30 days of the request for a review.

(c) The hearing or reviewing officer may grant specific extensions of time at the request of either party.

(d) Each hearing and each review involving oral arguments must be conducted at a time and place which is reasonably convenient to the parents and child involved.