# 14 C.F.R. § 13.37 (2026): Hearing officer: Assignment and powers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_37

## Section

- **Citation:** 14 C.F.R. § 13.37 (2026)
- **Heading:** Hearing officer: Assignment and powers
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 14 CFR: Aeronautics and Space / Chapter I: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 13: INVESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES / Subpart D: Rules of Practice for FAA Hearings / § 13.37: § 13.37   Hearing officer: Assignment and powers.

## Text

As soon as practicable after the filing of the complaint, the Director of the Office of Adjudication will assign a hearing officer to preside over the matter. The hearing officer may—
(a) Give notice concerning, and hold, prehearing conferences and hearings;
(b) Administer oaths and affirmations;
(c) Examine witnesses;
(d) Adopt procedures for the submission of evidence in written form;
(e) Issue subpoenas;
(f) Rule on offers of proof;
(g) Receive evidence;
(h) Regulate the course of proceedings, including but not limited to discovery, motions practice, imposition of sanctions, and the hearing;
(i) Hold conferences, before and during the hearing, to settle and simplify issues by consent of the parties;
(j) Dispose of procedural requests and similar matters;
(k) Issue protective orders governing the exchange and safekeeping of information otherwise protected by law, except that national security information may not be disclosed under such an order;
(l) Issue orders and decisions, and make findings of fact, as appropriate; and
(m) Take any other action authorized by this subpart.

## Nearby sections

- [14 C.F.R. § 13.31 (2026) § 13.31   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_31.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.33 (2026) § 13.33   Parties, representatives, and notice of appearance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_33.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.35 (2026) § 13.35   Request for hearing, complaint, and answer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_35.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.37 (2026) § 13.37   Hearing officer: Assignment and powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_37.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.39 (2026) § 13.39   Disqualification of hearing officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_39.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.41 (2026) § 13.41   Separation of functions and prohibition on ex parte communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_41.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.43 (2026) § 13.43   Service and filing of pleadings, motions, and documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_43.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.45 (2026) § 13.45   Computation of time and extension of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_45.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.47 (2026) § 13.47   Withdrawal or amendment of the complaint, answer, or other filings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_47.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.49 (2026) § 13.49   Motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_49.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.51 (2026) § 13.51   Intervention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_51.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.53 (2026) § 13.53   Discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_53.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.55 (2026) § 13.55   Notice of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_55.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 13.57 (2026) § 13.57   Subpoenas and witness fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P13_S13_57.md)

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