Department of Developmental Services Forms
Below is a list of DDS forms offered by OAH and links to additional forms often used in DDS hearings offered by the Department of Developmental Services. For information about DDS hearings visit About Department of Developmental Services Case Type
OAH prefers to receive documents electronically via the secure file transfer system (SFT). If you are unable to access the SFT, you may send documents by mail or overnight delivery, or hand deliver the documents, to your local OAH office. You may also efax documents for Lanterman Act and Early Start matters ONLY to your local OAH office at the efax numbers listed by office in the box to the left.
ALL EFAX FILINGS FOR CASES THAT ARE NOT LANTERMAN ACT OR EARLY START CASES WILL BE REJECTED.
OAH - DDS Forms
The Lanterman Request for Continuance and Waiver of Time form (OAH 24) is used to request a continuance of Mediation and/or Fair Hearing. In order to request a continuance you must waive your time for hearing and decision. Complete this form and submit it to your local Office of Administrative Hearings office. Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4712.5, subd. (a) (Outside Link)
The Lanterman Waiver of Time form (OAH 25) is used when requesting a continuance or when selecting a date outside of the set timelines. see Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4712.5, subd. (a) and Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4712.5, subd. (c). (Outside Link) Complete this form and submit it to your local Office of Administrative Hearings office.
- Lanterman Waiver of Time form (OAH 25)
- Lanterman Waiver of Time form (Spanish) (OAH 25 ES)
Regional Centers will complete the Regional Center Request to Set Lanterman Fair Hearing form (OAH 16) when requesting a Mediation or Hearing pursuant to Cal.Code of Reg., tit.1 §1018. (Outside Link) Submit the completed form along with supporting documents to your local Office of Administrative Hearings office.
Other Forms
Other Forms Used in DDS Hearings
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) forms can be found on the Department of Developmental Services website. (Outside Link)
- Forms related to Lanterman Act Eligibility and Services Appeals: Lanterman Act Eligibility & Services Appeals Process- CA Department of Developmental Services. (Outside Link)
- Forms related to Early Start Appeals & Complaints - CA Department of Developmental Services. (Outside Link)
- Other DDS forms DDS Forms - CA Department of Developmental Services. (Outside Link)
Secure e-File Transfer (SFT) system
General Jurisdiction Calendar
FOR FILINGS IN LANTERMAN ACT AND EARLY START CASES BY EFAX
Sacramento (916) 376-4204
Los Angeles (916) 376-4202
Oakland (916) 376-4203
San Diego (916) 376-4205
For questions about your specific case, contact your local OAH office at:
Sacramento (916) 263-0550
Los Angeles (213) 576-7200
Oakland (510) 622-2722
San Diego (619) 525-4475
Most OAH forms are in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
Alternative Format and language Request
All forms and publications on this website are available in alternative formats or languages. If you would like a copy of a form or publication in an alternative format or language, please contact us at DGSOAHFeedback@dgs.ca.gov. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION.