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OAC Remains Open - Update on Telephone Hearings, COVID-19

DENVER - Aug. 13, 2020 The Office of Administrative Courts (OAC) remains open and continues to conduct all hearings. 

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency and the existing Executive Orders from the Governor, as well as local municipalities, all at the Office of Administrative Courts (Denver, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction) shall be conducted by telephone or video conference for the near future. 

The OAC will consider allowing in person hearings but only in limited circumstances in late October 2020.

OAC Remains Open - Telephone Hearings, COVID-19 Update

DENVER - Mar. 24, 2020 -The OAC remains open and continues to conduct workers' compensation hearings.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency and Mayor Hancock's order concerning the City and County of Denver, all workers' compensation hearings scheduled to be held in person at the Office of Administrative Courts (Denver, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction) shall be conducted solely by telephone, beginning on March 25, 2020 and for the near future.

Office of Administrative Courts Permanent Rulemaking

The Office of Administrative Courts (OAC) in the Department of Personnel & Administration is Colorado's centralized administrative court system with authority to decide disputes regarding workers' compensation, human services, licensing, and a variety of other cases. OAC conducts administrative hearings for a number of state agencies, including the Division of Workers’ Compensation.