Louisiana Title IV. Appendix 23.0D. Hearing Officer Conference and Information Order is an order issued by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (CFS) that authorizes a hearing on a particular child welfare case. The hearing is conducted by a Hearing Officer who is responsible for determining the best interests of the child and making recommendations to the court. The order includes information about the parties involved in the case, the type of hearing, the date and time of the hearing, and the name and contact information of the Hearing Officer. Louisiana Title IV. Appendix 23.0D. Hearing Officer Conference and Information Order is typically issued in cases involving: abuse or neglect allegations, termination of parental rights, adoption, guardianship, and dependency. There are two types of Louisiana Title IV. Appendix 23.0D. Hearing Officer Conference and Information Orders: an Initial Order and an Extended Order. An Initial Order is issued when a case is first opened and is valid for one year. An Extended Order is issued when the case is extended beyond the initial one-year period.