Iowa Admin. Code r. 201-12.15 - Order of proceedings
Before testimony is presented, the record shall show the identity of the administrative law judge, the identity of the primary parties and their representatives, and of the fact that all testimony is being recorded. Hearings shall generally be conducted in the following order, subject to the modification at the discretion of the administrative law judge conducting the proceedings.
1. The
presiding officer or designee may read a summary of the charges and answers
thereto, and other responsive pleadings filed by the respondent prior to the
hearing.
2. The assistant attorney
general or other person representing the state or department interest before
the administrative law judge shall make a brief opening statement which will be
a summary of the charges and the witnesses and documents to support such
charges.
3. The respondent or
respondents shall each be offered the opportunity to make an opening statement,
including the names of any witnesses the respondent(s) desires to call in
defense. A respondent may elect to make the opening statement just prior to the
presentation of evidence by the respondent.
4. Presentation of evidence on behalf of the
department.
5. The presentation of
evidence on behalf of the respondent(s).
6. Rebuttal evidence on behalf of the state
or department, if any.
7. Rebuttal
evidence on behalf of the respondent(s), if any.
8. Closing arguments first on behalf of the
state or department, then on behalf of the respondent, and then on behalf of
the state or department, if any.
Notes
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