Md. Code Regs. 02.02.06.21

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 02.02.06.21 - Examination of Witnesses

A. Oath. Witnesses shall testify under oath or affirmation.

B. Rules of Evidence. A party may conduct direct examination or cross-examination without strict adherence to formal rules of evidence in order to obtain a full and fair disclosure of facts relevant to matters in issue.

C. Hostile Witnesses. If the Commissioner determines that a witness is hostile or unresponsive, the Commissioner may authorize the party calling the witness to proceed as if the witness were under cross-examination.

Md. Code Regs. 02.02.06.21