To request a hearing after a disciplinary decision, what must the appellant do?

• A. Written notice to the bureau within 30 days
• B. Phone a hotline within 24 hours
• C. Written notice to the bureau within 60 days
• D. No action required

Answer: (A)

When appealing a disciplinary decision, you preserve your right to a hearing by submitting a written request to the bureau within 30 days of being served the decision. The written notice creates an official record of the appeal and clearly identifies what is being challenged, which the agency can use to schedule the hearing and prepare the case. A phone call isn’t enough to initiate the process, and delaying beyond 30 days can forfeit the right to a hearing, while waiting 60 days is simply missing the deadline. So the best path is to provide a written notice to the bureau within 30 days.