[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 25, Volume 1] [Revised as of April 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 25CFR15.405] [Page 72] TITLE 25--INDIANS CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PART 15--PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES, EXCEPT FOR MEMBERS OF THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES--Table of Contents Subpart E--Appeals Sec. 15.405 How does the ALJ review a decision issued by a BIA deciding official? The ALJ will conduct a de novo review; that is, conduct a formal hearing on the merits of the case.