# 45 C.F.R. § 708.7 (2026): Hearing procedures

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P708_S708_7

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 708.7 (2026)
- **Heading:** Hearing procedures
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Chapter VII: COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS / Part 708: COLLECTION BY SALARY OFFSET FROM INDEBTED CURRENT AND FORMER EMPLOYEES / § 708.7: § 708.7   Hearing procedures.

## Text

(a) If an employee timely files a petition for a hearing under § 708.6, the Deputy Staff Director shall select the time, date, and location for the hearing.
(b) The hearing shall be conducted by an impartial hearing official.
(c) The Commission, as the creditor agency, will have the burden of proving the existence of the debt.
(d) The employee requesting the hearing shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that the existence or amount of the debt is in error.

## Nearby sections

- [45 C.F.R. § 708.1 (2026) § 708.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P708_S708_1.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 708.2 (2026) § 708.2   Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P708_S708_2.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 708.3 (2026) § 708.3   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P708_S708_3.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 708.4 (2026) § 708.4   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P708_S708_4.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 708.5 (2026) § 708.5   Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P708_S708_5.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 708.6 (2026) § 708.6   Petitions for hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P708_S708_6.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 708.7 (2026) § 708.7   Hearing procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P708_S708_7.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 708.8 (2026) § 708.8   Written decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P708_S708_8.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 708.9 (2026) § 708.9   Coordinating offset with another Federal agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P708_S708_9.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 708.10 (2026) § 708.10   Procedures for salary offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P708_S708_10.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 708.11 (2026) § 708.11   Refunds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P708_S708_11.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 708.12 (2026) § 708.12   Statute of limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P708_S708_12.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 708.13 (2026) § 708.13   Non-waiver of rights by payments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P708_S708_13.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 708.14 (2026) § 708.14   Interest, penalties, and administrative costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P708_S708_14.md)

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