Resources for Lay Representatives

Statutes, Rules, and Materials

ORS 183.452 » and OAR 137-003-0545 » permit an officer/employee of an agency to participate in a contested hearing on behalf of an agency, with DOJ approval.

Application, Guidelines, and Process

Interested in adding a Lay Representation program to your agency? Questions about the process? These answers and more, including forms and policy, can be found in the DOJ Lay Representative Program Guide (PDF) ».

Online Course

You may also be eligible to participate in the online training module through WorkDay, “Hearing Representative Training” ».