015-9 Wyo. Code R. §§ 9-13 - Order of Procedure

The order of procedure at any hearing before the Commission shall be as follows:

(a) The hearing officer shall announce that the hearing is convened giving the docket number and title of the matter, the issues to be considered, the notice given, and shall note for the record all subpoenas issued and all appearances of record, including respondent and counsel;

(b) Opening statement may be made by each of the parties. The time allowed may be limited by the hearing officer;

(c) The director or his counsel shall thereupon proceed to present the evidence in support of the complaint. Witnesses may be cross-examined by the respondent or the respondent's counsel and questioned by the Commission. All exhibits offered on behalf of the complainant shall be marked by letters of the alphabet beginning with "A";

(d) The respondent shall be heard in the same manner as the evidence, witnesses, and exhibits were heard and presented in support of the complaint, and may be cross-examined by the director or his counsel and questioned by the Commission. The respondent's exhibits shall be marked separately so as to identify the respondent, commencing with the number "1";

(e) Rebuttal evidence may be allowed within the discretion of the presiding officer;

(f) Closing statements may be made by the director or his counsel and by the respondent or the respondent's counsel at the conclusion of the presentation of evidence. The time allowed for closing statements may be limited at the discretion of the hearing officer. Rebuttal statements may be made at the discretion of the hearing officer.

(g) After all proceedings have been concluded, the hearing officer shall dismiss and excuse all witnesses, and declare the hearing closed. Any party who wishes to present written briefs of law to the Commission may do so within the time set by the presiding officer. The presiding officer may request written briefs of law for the Commission. The presiding officer shall inform the respondent that the Commission shall take the case under advisement and that a decision shall be announced within a reasonable time after proper consideration by the Commission of all the matters presented at the hearing.

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015-9 Wyo. Code R. §§ 9-13