# 39 C.F.R. § 962.7 (2026): (Rule 7) Hearing location

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_7

## Section

- **Citation:** 39 C.F.R. § 962.7 (2026)
- **Heading:** (Rule 7) Hearing location
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 39 CFR: Postal Service / Chapter I: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE / Part 962: ADMINISTRATIVE FALSE CLAIMS ACT / § 962.7: § 962.7   (Rule 7) Hearing location.

## Text

An oral hearing under this part will be held:
(a) In the judicial district of the United States in which the Respondent resides or transacts business;
(b) In the judicial district of the United States in which the claim or statement on which the allegation of liability under 31 U.S.C. 3802 was made, presented, or submitted; or
(c) In such other place as may be agreed on by the Respondent and the Presiding Officer, including by telephone or video.
(d) The Presiding Officer has exclusive authority in fixing the time and place for hearings but will give due regard for the convenience and necessity of the parties or their representatives.

## Nearby sections

- [39 C.F.R. § 962.1 (2026) § 962.1   (Rule 1) Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_1.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.2 (2026) § 962.2   (Rule 2) Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_2.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.3 (2026) § 962.3   (Rule 3) Petition for hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_3.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.4 (2026) § 962.4   (Rule 4) Referral of complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_4.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.5 (2026) § 962.5   (Rule 5) Scope of hearing; evidentiary standard.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_5.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.6 (2026) § 962.6   (Rule 6) Notice of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_6.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.7 (2026) § 962.7   (Rule 7) Hearing location.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_7.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.8 (2026) § 962.8   (Rule 8) Rights of parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_8.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.9 (2026) § 962.9   (Rule 9) Responsibilities and authority of presiding officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_9.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.10 (2026) § 962.10   (Rule 10) Prehearing conferences.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_10.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.11 (2026) § 962.11   (Rule 11) Respondent access to information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_11.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.12 (2026) § 962.12   (Rule 12) Depositions; interrogatories; admission of facts; production and inspection of documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_12.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.13 (2026) § 962.13   (Rule 13) Subpoenas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_13.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.14 (2026) § 962.14   (Rule 14) Enforcement of subpoenas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_14.md)

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