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Administrative
Much of the law which impacts individuals directly is derived from administrative codes created by state and local government agencies. Dickson Steinacker’s attorneys offer a wealth of experience in handling issues relating to administrative agencies. The following is a summary of the most common topics relating to Administrative Law:
Administrative law most commonly refers to the procedures established by federal, state, and local agencies. These government agencies generate rules, application requirements, licensing guidelines, regulations, and generate permitting processes. When a state or federal legislature passes enabling legislation, it is the government agencies which transform those laws into actionable rules which directly impact the people. Those who feel harmed or mistreated by these rules, or their application, are not without recourse. Washington State provides procedures with which an individual may petition an agency, and eventually the courts, for redress. These procedures are strictly enforced and generally provide a step-by-step pathway to address the administrative issue.
Exhausting Administrative Remedies
Before a court will hear an administrative law issue, it almost always requires the petitioner to exhaust his or her administrative remedies. This means you must take every step possible in the administrative appeals process prior to petitioning the court for redress. Exceptions to this rule are generally limited to emergencies or futility. If an individual believes that he or she has been mistreated or issued a notice of violation or citation wrongfully, it is imperative that he or she follows the deadlines as spelled out in the citation documents. If you are confronted by an unjust, inaccurate, or incomplete citation from a government agency, you must act quickly, or at a minimum, act within the outlined appeals timeline.
Hearing Examiner/Administrative Hearing
The hearing examiner is an independent professional who conducts quasi-judicial hearings relating to administrative appeals. Many administrative law appeals end up before a hearing examiner, where each side are allowed to argue their case. Those who are involved in the appeal may submit briefs and exhibits for consideration at the hearing.
