Judicial Review

If the appellant is dissatisfied with the final decision of the hearing officer, he or she may exercise the right of judicial review in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A. If the appellant seeks judicial review, he or she must file a Complaint with the Superior Court in the county where he or she resides or has his or her principal place of business, or in Suffolk County within 30 days after receipt of the fair hearing decision. If the appellant petitions for remand, then the decision following the remand, or the denial of the request for the remand, is the Department's final action and the appellant has 30 days from the final action to file a Complaint for Judicial Review. The Department must notify the appellant and his or her authorized representative of his or her right to seek judicial review and of the time limits for seeking said review.