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Original Date Announced
August 3, 2020The EOIR Director issues Policy Memo 20-16, describing a voluntary process whereby parties can use settlement officers in cases before the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) as a means of alternative dispute resolution. The memorandum describes the role of a settlement officer, when cases may be referred to settlement officers, how cases are referred, the settlement conference process; confidentiality requirements, and how settlement negotiations conclude.
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2020.08.03 OCAHO Settlement Officer ProgramEffective Date
August 3, 2020Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: Hearings and AdjudicationsAgencies Affected: EOIR
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
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New Policy
Original Source:
PM 20-16: OCAHO Settlement Officer Program Memorandum