# Interviewing Witnesses at a Security Clearance Denial Appeal Hearing

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**Created:** [January 20, 2025, 2:35pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/interviewing-witnesses-at-a-security-clearance-denial-appeal-hearing/20008 "2025-01-20T14:35:09Z")\
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Originally published at: [https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/interviewing-witnesses-at-a-security-clearance-denial-appeal-hearing/](https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/interviewing-witnesses-at-a-security-clearance-denial-appeal-hearing/)  
   
During a security clearance denial appeal hearing the applicant is allowed to question witnesses, both their own and the Department counsel’s. Prehearing guidance will be provided regarding procedures. The Administrative Judge does not swear in applicants or other witnesses but does remind all parties of the fact it is a criminal offense to make a false statement…