079-8 Wyo. Code R. §§ 8-12 - Order of Procedure at Hearing

Hearings will be conducted substantially as follows:

(a) The Board or hearing officer shall announce that the hearing is convened upon the call of the docket number and title of the matter and case to be heard, and thereupon the Board or hearing officer shall incorporate all pleadings into the record together with the appearance by the licensee and shall note for the record all subpoenas issued and all appearances of record.

(b) The hearing officer or President shall take up any preliminary motions or matters to be discussed;

(c) All witnesses shall be administered a proper oath.

(d) Witnesses may be sequestered during the hearing.

(e) The Board's attorney may present a brief opening statement of the charges, explain the theory of the case and what the evidence will show;

(f) The licensee or attorney may present any opening statement in the same manner;

(g) The Board's attorney shall then present the evidence of the Board, subject to cross examination by the licensee or attorney, the hearing officer and Board;

(h) The licensee or attorney shall present their evidence, subject to cross examination by the Board's attorney, the hearing officer and Board;

(i) Closing statements may be made at the conclusion of the evidence by both parties. These statements may include summaries of the evidence and legal arguments. The Board's attorney will precede the licensee and may also briefly rebut the licensee's closing statement;

(j) The hearing officer or President may ask for proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law from both parties, to be submitted within a reasonable time; and

(k) After all proceedings have been concluded, the hearing officer or President shall dismiss and excuse all witnesses not already excused and declare the hearing closed.

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079-8 Wyo. Code R. §§ 8-12