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Doctrine

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies

Administrative Law and Remedial Law

The doctrine generally requires a party to use available administrative remedies before going to court, subject to recognized exceptions.

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Key points

Ask whether an administrative remedy exists.

Ask whether it is adequate and still available.

Consider exceptions such as pure questions of law, urgency, or patent illegality when supported by facts.

Doctrine

How to spot the issue

The issue usually appears when a party bypasses an agency process and files directly in court.

  • Identify the agency remedy.
  • State why exhaustion is required.
  • Discuss any pleaded exception.
  • Conclude whether court action is premature.

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