If the NY State Division of Human Rights determines that there is probable cause, the case will be presented in __________.

If the NY State Division of Human Rights determines that there is probable cause, the case will be presented in __________.

• A. An administrative trial
• B. A public hearing
• C. A settlement conference
• D. A civil action in court

Answer: (B)

When the New York State Division of Human Rights finds probable cause, the matter moves into an administrative adjudication, conducted as a public hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. This hearing creates a formal, public record where both sides present evidence and witnesses, and it determines whether discrimination occurred and what remedies may be appropriate. This step is distinct from going to civil court or trying to settle informally; a public hearing is the designated next phase for the DHR process after a probable cause finding.

When the New York State Division of Human Rights finds probable cause, the matter moves into an administrative adjudication, conducted as a public hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. This hearing creates a formal, public record where both sides present evidence and witnesses, and it determines whether discrimination occurred and what remedies may be appropriate. This step is distinct from going to civil court or trying to settle informally; a public hearing is the designated next phase for the DHR process after a probable cause finding.