# 29 CFR § 18.16: Disqualification

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-18.16

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 CFR § 18.16
- **Heading:** Disqualification
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 29—Labor > Subtitle A—Office of the Secretary of Labor > PART 18—RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS BEFORE THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES > Subpart A—General > General Provisions

## Text

(a) Disqualification on judge's initiative. A judge must withdraw from a proceeding whenever he or she considers himself or herself disqualified.
(b) Request for disqualification. A party may file a motion to disqualify the judge. The motion must allege grounds for disqualification, and include any appropriate supporting affidavits, declarations or other documents. The presiding judge must rule on the motion in a written order that states the grounds for the ruling.

## Nearby sections

- [29 CFR § 18.10 § 18.10 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-18.10.md)
- [29 CFR § 18.11 § 18.11 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-18.11.md)
- [29 CFR § 18.12 § 18.12 Proceedings before administrative law judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-18.12.md)
- [29 CFR § 18.13 § 18.13 Settlement judge procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-18.13.md)
- [29 CFR § 18.14 § 18.14 Ex parte communication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-18.14.md)
- [29 CFR § 18.15 § 18.15 Substitution of administrative law judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-18.15.md)
- [29 CFR § 18.16 § 18.16 Disqualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-18.16.md)
- [29 CFR § 18.17 § 18.17 Legal assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-18.17.md)
- [29 CFR § 18.20 § 18.20 Parties to a proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-18.20.md)
- [29 CFR § 18.21 § 18.21 Party appearance and participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-18.21.md)
- [29 CFR § 18.22 § 18.22 Representatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-18.22.md)
- [29 CFR § 18.23 § 18.23 Disqualification of representatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-18.23.md)
- [29 CFR § 18.24 § 18.24 Briefs from amicus curiae.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-18.24.md)
- [29 CFR § 18.30 § 18.30 Service and filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-18.30.md)

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