(a) Written decision. A written decision shall be served upon the respondent and the Service counsel, together with the notice referred to in §1003.3 of this chapter. Service by mail is complete upon mailing.

(b) Oral decision. An oral decision shall be stated by the immigration judge in the presence of the respondent and the trail attorney, if any, at the conclusion of the hearing. Unless appeal from the decision is waived, the respondent shall be furnished with Form EOIR-26, Notice of Appeal, and advised of the provisions of §1240.53. A printed copy of the oral decision shall be furnished at the request of the respondent or the Service counsel.

(c) Summary decision. When the immigration judge renders a summary decision as provided in §1240.51(b), he or she shall serve a copy thereof upon the respondent at the conclusion of the hearing. Unless appeal from the decision is waived, the respondent shall be furnished with Form EOIR-26, Notice of Appeal, and advised of the provisions of §1240.54.


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