06- 481 C.M.R. ch. 2, § 7

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 481-2-7 - Order of proceedings

The order of proceedings, unless modified by the Presiding Officer to facilitate the hearing, shall be as follows:

A. The staff and any party in support of the action may offer an opening statement;

B. The party defending against the action may offer an opening statement;

C.The staff and any party presenting evidence in support of the action may offer their case;

D. The party defending against the action may cross examine each witness;

E. The party defending against the action may offer his or her case;

F. The staff and any party in support of the action may cross examine each witness; and

G. Each party may offer a closing statement at the hearing or in writing within seven (7) business days following the hearing.

06- 481 C.M.R. ch. 2, § 7