APPEAL INSTRUCTIONS
Reference: P.O.S.T. Rule 464-8, Hearings.
Notice: Failure to properly file a timely appeal will result in:
1. dismissal of your appeal; and
2. Council action will become final.
To Request a Pre Hearing Conference after Probable Cause Committee’s initial decision.
Within Thirty (30) calendar days after service of Probable Cause Committee’s action, you must submit the following:
(a) A clearly written expression that you want the opportunity to appeal the Council’s decision
(b) File a written response admitting or denying each and every allegation in the Case Summary. The response must be under oath (signed in front of a notary public).
(c) Include the required Administrative Fee. (see below)
(d) Mail the appeal and response by Certified Mail to the attention of:
Director Julie Bradley
Georgia P.O.S.T. Council,
P. O. Box 349
Clarkdale, Georgia 30111
Phone: 404 304-1331
Administrative Fees
The P.O.S.T. Council requires an administrative processing fee to file an appeal. The appeal processing fee is $100. Additional fees apply for probation monitoring. For more information, see the Administrative Fee schedule on the P.O.S.T. website: www.gapost.org. Fees may be paid on-line or by certified check/money order made payable to Georgia P.O.S.T. Council. No cash or personal checks will be accepted. Fees are not refundable.
Scheduling a Pre-Hearing Conference
If you file a timely appeal, meeting all requirements, the case will be transferred from the Investigations Division to the Hearing Unit. The Hearing Unit will schedule a Pre Hearing Conference. You will be notified of the date, time and location of the Pre Hearing Conference.
For information on the status of an appeal, to include scheduling, your point of contact is:
Lara Hollister
Georgia P.O.S.T. Council
P. O. Box 349
Clarkdale, Georgia 30111
Email: lhollister@gapost.org
Phone: 678 838-6306
To Request a Hearing at OSAH.
Within Thirty (30) calendar days after service of proposed Council action, you must submit the following:
(a) A clearly written expression that you want the opportunity to appeal the Council’s decision
(b) File a written response admitting or denying each and every allegation in the Case Summary. The response must be under oath (signed in front of a notary public).
(c) Include the required Administrative Fee. (see below)
(d) Mail the appeal and response by Certified Mail to the attention of:
Director Julie Bradley
Georgia P.O.S.T. Council,
P. O. Box 349
Clarkdale, Georgia 30111
Phone: 404 304-1331
Administrative Fees
The P.O.S.T. Council requires an administrative processing fee to file a hearing at OSAH. The appeal processing fee is $400. Additional fees apply for probation monitoring. For more information, see the Administrative Fee schedule on the P.O.S.T. website: www.gapost.org. Fees may be paid on-line or by certified check/money order made payable to Georgia P.O.S.T. Council. No cash or personal checks will be accepted. Fees are not refundable.
Additional information is available on the P.O.S.T. website: www.gapost.org;
