Fair Hearing

Selection of an Impartial Hearing Officer

An Impartial Hearing Officer is appointed to conduct hearings and make rulings about disputes. The Impartial Hearing Officer is selected by the protocol below.

  • Maintaining a pool of qualified Impartial Hearing Officers identified by NMDVR and the NM State Rehabilitation Council;
  • Then on a random basis or by agreement between the Director of NMDVR, and your representative, if you have one, you make a selection.

Recourse for a Fair Hearing Decision

NMDVR follows the decisions made by an Impartial Hearing Officer. If you disagree with the decision, your remaining appeal is through the civil courts.