A Washington Notice of Hearing is a document issued by the Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings (OAK) to notify a person or business that they are subject to an administrative hearing. This type of hearing is a formal legal process in which an administrative law judge, also known as an ALJ, considers evidence and arguments from both sides in order to make a decision. There are two types of Washington Notice of Hearing: an initial hearing notice and a revised hearing notice. An initial hearing notice is sent to the person or business when the OAK initially opens a case. The initial hearing notice will include information on the date, time, and location of the hearing, as well as the parties involved and the issues to be discussed. A revised hearing notice may be issued if the case has been continued or if new information has been added. The revised hearing notice will include the same information as the initial hearing notice, as well as any changes or updates to the original hearing notice. In either case, a Washington Notice of Hearing is an important document that must be taken seriously. Failure to respond to a Washington Notice of Hearing can result in an unfavorable decision in the hearing.