The U.S. Coast Guard’s Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) program is, for better or for worse, the system that handles the disposition of non-criminal charges filed against U.S. Merchant Mariners by the Coast Guard for violating the many and various federal regulations that we are subject to. Having a basic understanding of how that system works is important to all working mariners and the following information will provide the information you need.
- Administrative Law Judges – An Overview by Vanessa K. Burrows, Legislative Attorney – April 13, 2010
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