Rule 30-1001-8.8 - Disciplinary HearingA. The Board may conduct disciplinary hearings with its Chair, or such other member of the Board as may be designated by the Chair, acting as the presiding officer or the Board may appoint a hearing officer to preside. The presiding officer shall have the power to administer oaths, take witness testimony, receive evidence and rule upon all motions and objections. Upon calling the hearing to order, the presiding officer shall apprise the respondent of the specific law and/or rule he/she is alleged to have violated and the factual basis therefor and shall elicit testimony from the respondent confirming timely service of process of the Complaint and Notice.B. The Board shall have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, documents, records, and other papers by subpoena. Upon the request of the respondent, the Board likewise may also compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, documents, records, and other papers by subpoena for and on behalf of respondent.C. Disciplinary hearings may be recorded and/or transcribed by a court reporter.D. The Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure and the Mississippi Rules of Evidence are inapplicable to the conduct of disciplinary hearings.30 Miss. Code. R. 1001-8.8
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-36-19(1)(b)