Iowa Admin. Code r. 187-11.20

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 187-11.20 - Hearing procedures

(1) The presiding officer presides at the hearing, and may rule on motions, require briefs, issue a proposed decision, and issue such orders and rulings as will ensure the orderly conduct of the proceedings.

(2) All objections shall be timely made and stated on the record.

(3) Parties have the right to participate or to be represented in all hearings or prehearing conferences related to their case. Partnerships, corporations, or associations may be represented by any member, officer, director, shareholder, or duly authorized agent. Any party may be represented by an attorney, or another person authorized by law, at the party's expense.

(4) Subject to terms and conditions prescribed by the presiding officer, parties have the right to introduce evidence on issues of material fact, cross-examine witnesses present at the hearing as necessary for a full and true disclosure of the facts, present evidence in rebuttal, and submit briefs and engage in oral argument.

(5) The presiding officer shall maintain the decorum of the hearing and may refuse to admit or may expel anyone whose conduct is disorderly.

(6) Witnesses may be sequestered during the hearing.

(7) The presiding officer shall conduct the hearing in the following manner:

a. The presiding officer shall give an opening statement briefly describing the nature of the proceedings;

b. The parties shall be given an opportunity to present opening statements;

c. Parties shall present their cases in the sequence determined by the presiding officer;

d. Each witness shall be sworn or affirmed by the presiding officer or the court reporter, and be subject to examination and cross-examination. The presiding officer may limit questioning in a manner consistent with law;

e. When all parties and witnesses have been heard, parties may be given the opportunity to present final arguments.

(8) Depositions may be used at hearing to the extent permitted by Iowa Rule of Civil Procedure 1.704.

(9) Witnesses are entitled to be represented by an attorney at their own expense. The attorney may assert legal privileges personal to the client but may not make other objections. The attorney may only ask questions of the client to prevent a misstatement from entering the record.

(10) The parties in a contested case shall be responsible for any witness fees and expenses incurred by witnesses appearing at the contested case hearing, unless otherwise specified or allocated in an order. The costs for lay witnesses shall be determined in accordance with Iowa Code section 622.69. The costs for expert witnesses shall be determined in accordance with Iowa Code section 622.72. Witnesses are entitled to reimbursement for mileage and may be entitled to reimbursement for meals and lodging, as incurred.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 187-11.20

Amended by IAB October 10, 2018/Volume XLI, Number 8, effective 11/14/2018