Okla. Admin. Code § 92:1-9-12

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 92:1-9-12 - Order of procedure

(a)Generally that of civil proceedings. The order of procedure in hearings in all individual proceedings shall generally follow that which applies in civil proceedings at law. Each party may make a brief opening statement; present witnesses, documents and exhibits on its behalf; cross-examine adverse witnesses; and make closing arguments. The rules of evidence shall be those specified by the APA. At the discretion of the Commission, any party may reopen the case in chief, even after the adverse party has rested. Parties may stipulate to any lawful matter.

(b)Rulings. The Commission Chair or presiding officer shall rule on the admissibility of evidence and objections to evidence, on motions or objections raised during hearings, and may rely on the advice of Commission legal counsel . Any party may object to a ruling considered erroneous. All objections shall be made promptly or be deemed waived. Parties shall be deemed to have taken exception to any adverse ruling. The Commission may, on its own motion, overrule the ruling of the Chair on any objection.

(c)Briefs. The Commission may require the parties to submit briefs or proposed findings and conclusions before ruling on the matter at issue, specify the time of filing and shall rule on such proposed findings.

(d)Findings and conclusions. The Commission shall hear all evidence and arguments applicable in a case and shall prepare Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as part of the final order.

Okla. Admin. Code § 92:1-9-12

Added at 17 Ok Reg 2281, eff 6-26-00

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 35, Issue 24, September 4, 2018, eff. 9/14/2018