First Administrative Magistrate

AGENCY OVERVIEW: The Division of Administrative Law Appeals (DALA) is an independent adjudicatory agency within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that conducts impartial, due process hearings for state administrative agencies. DALA provides a neutral forum for individuals and entities exercising their statutory right to appeal decisions made by other Massachusetts state agencies. Through its quasi-judicial functions, DALA ensures fairness, transparency, and consistency in administrative decision-making, safeguarding the procedural rights of appellants while supporting agencies in the lawful administration of their programs. DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW & POSITION SUMMARY: The Division of Administrative Law Appeals (DALA) conducts adjudicatory hearings for approximately twenty Massachusetts state agencies through its General Jurisdiction Unit (GJU). A full description of its jurisdiction is available at www.mass.gov/dala. The First Administrative Magistrate works alongside the Chief Administrati...

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