# 7 C.F.R. § 1.610 (2026): Who may represent a party, and what requirements apply to a representative? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_610 ## Section - **Citation:** 7 C.F.R. § 1.610 (2026) - **Heading:** Who may represent a party, and what requirements apply to a representative? - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 7 CFR: Agriculture / Part 1 / Subpart O / § 1.610: § 1.610 Who may represent a party, and what requirements apply to a representative? ## Text (a) Individuals. A party who is an individual may either represent himself or herself in the hearing process under this subpart or authorize an attorney to represent him or her. (b) Organizations. A party that is an organization or other entity may authorize one of the following to represent it: (1) An attorney; (2) A partner, if the entity is a partnership; (3) An officer or agent, if the entity is a corporation, association, or unincorporated organization; (4) A receiver, administrator, executor, or similar fiduciary, if the entity is a receivership, trust, or estate; or (5) An elected or appointed official or an employee, if the entity is a Federal, State, Tribal, county, district, territorial, or local government or component. (c) Appearance. An individual representing himself or herself and any other representative must file a notice of appearance. The notice must: (1) Meet the form and content requirements for documents under § 1.611; (2) Include the name and address of the party on whose behalf the appearance is made; (3) If the representative is an attorney, include a statement that he or she is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state, the District of Columbia, or any territory or commonwealth of the United States (identifying which one); and (4) If the representative is not an attorney, include a statement explaining his or her authority to represent the entity. (d) Lead representative. If a party has more than one representative, the ALJ may require the party to designate a lead representative for service of documents under § 1.613. (e) Disqualification. The ALJ may disqualify any representative for misconduct or other good cause. ## Nearby sections - [7 C.F.R. § 1.601 (2026) § 1.601 What is the purpose of this subpart, and to what license proceedings does it apply?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_601.md) - [7 C.F.R. § 1.602 (2026) § 1.602 What terms are used in this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_602.md) - [7 C.F.R. § 1.603 (2026) § 1.603 How are time periods computed?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_603.md) - [7 C.F.R. § 1.604 (2026) § 1.604 What deadlines apply to the trial-type hearing and alternatives processes?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_604.md) - [7 C.F.R. § 1.610 (2026) § 1.610 Who may represent a party, and what requirements apply to a representative?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_610.md) - [7 C.F.R. § 1.611 (2026) § 1.611 What are the form and content requirements for documents under this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_611.md) - [7 C.F.R. § 1.612 (2026) § 1.612 Where and how must documents be filed?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_612.md) - [7 C.F.R. § 1.613 (2026) § 1.613 What are the requirements for service of documents?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_613.md) - [7 C.F.R. § 1.620 (2026) § 1.620 What supporting information must the Forest Service provide with its preliminary conditions?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_620.md) - [7 C.F.R. § 1.621 (2026) § 1.621 How do I request a hearing?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_621.md) - [7 C.F.R. § 1.622 (2026) § 1.622 How do I file a notice of intervention and response?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_622.md) - [7 C.F.R. § 1.623 (2026) § 1.623 Will hearing requests be consolidated?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_623.md) - [7 C.F.R. § 1.624 (2026) § 1.624 Can a hearing process be stayed to allow for settlement discussions?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_624.md) - [7 C.F.R. § 1.625 (2026) § 1.625 How will the Forest Service respond to any hearing requests?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_625.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1_S1_610. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.