---
kind: "section"
citation: "45 C.F.R. § 708.8"
title: "45"
number: "708.8"
heading: "Written decision."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/45/708.8"
---

# §708.8. Written decision.

- (a) The hearing official shall issue a written opinion no later than sixty (60) days after the filing of the petition for hearing; or no longer than sixty (60) days from the proceedings if an extension has been granted pursuant to [§ 708.5(b)(10)](/cfr/45/708.5.md?p=b-10).
- (b) The written opinion will include: A statement of the facts presented to demonstrate the nature and origin of the alleged debt; the hearing official's analysis, findings, and conclusions; the amount and validity of the debt; and, if applicable, the repayment schedule.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5514.

### Source

Source: 67 FR 70482, Nov. 22, 2002, unless otherwise noted.