---
kind: "section"
citation: "39 C.F.R. § 962.7"
title: "39"
number: "962.7"
heading: "(Rule 7) Hearing location."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/39/962.7"
---

# §962.7. (Rule 7) Hearing location.


An oral hearing under this part will be held:

- (a) In the judicial district of the United States in which the Respondent resides or transacts business;
- (b) In the judicial district of the United States in which the claim or statement on which the allegation of liability under [31 U.S.C. 3802](/usc/31/3802.md) was made, presented, or submitted; or
- (c) In such other place as may be agreed on by the Respondent and the Presiding Officer, including by telephone or video.
- (d) The Presiding Officer has exclusive authority in fixing the time and place for hearings but will give due regard for the convenience and necessity of the parties or their representatives.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3801-12; 39 U.S.C. 401; 5 U.S.C. 554.

### Source

Source: 90 FR 33272, July 17, 2025, unless otherwise noted.