More than 100 individuals or groups presented evidence in formal hearings.

In the afternoon they were conducted to the formal hearing.

Staff is running them and they are designed to be more like an informal discussion than a formal hearing.

The letter added that a formal hearing would be held, though it did not describe any of the evidence behind the charges.

This is something I wouldn't do at a formal hearing.

Or it could ask immigration officials to speak with the boy about his wishes, but not in a formal hearing.

He has had 275 complaints; all were resolved before a formal hearing.

He showed up at the hospital, but never recommended having a formal hearing.

If it is successful, then we may move on to a formal hearing.

If they continue to not meet the required standards, you should consider holding a formal disciplinary hearing.