What are hearing process for complaints and charges for repair and body shops?
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In the hearing process, the DMV is the petitioner in the case and the complainant may or may not be the witness depending on the situation. You are entitled to hire an attorney to represent you in the hearing.
The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) may sustain any of the charges related and may also dismiss all of it.
Does the result of the hearing always ended with any action?
No. There may be no action at all. However, if the ALJ imposes civil penalties, you may need to pay all fines and penalties to avoid the loss of your operating privilege.
So i may loss my operating privileges if i ignore the civil penalties imposed on me?
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Could the fines or penalties be reduced?
Yes and the fines or penalties might be reduced or you may be offered to compensate the customer instead of paying the fines or penalties.
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What happen if I am revoked?
If you are revoked, you will need to cease to operate and surrender all supplies.
Can I appeal?
Yes you may and you need to file the Appeal From DMV Hearing Determination PDF [ 2 ] AA-33A, 60 days from the date of the decision of the ALJ.
