Section 6-11 - Order of Procedure (a) As nearly as practicable, the order of procedure at any hearing before the Board shall be as follows: - (i) The hearing officer shall announce that the hearing is convened upon the call of the docket number and title of the matter and case to be heard.
- (ii) Opening statements may be made by each of the parties. The hearing officer may limit the duration of opening statement at his/her or the Board's discretion.
- (iii) The party who bears the burden of proof shall thereupon proceed to present the evidence related to the matters set forth in the Notice of Hearing, as well as the Petition and Complaint, when applicable. Witnesses may be cross-examined by the opposing party, and exhibits may be received into evidence in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Rules of Evidence. Redirect examination may be allowed following cross-examination or as follow-up to examination by the Board or hearing officer.
- (iv) The responding party may then present evidence, including witness testimony and exhibits as referenced in subsection (iii) above.
- (v) Rebuttal evidence may be allowed at the discretion of the hearing officer.
- (vi) The Board and hearing officer shall have the right and opportunity to examine any witness upon the conclusion of his/her testimony.
- (vii) Closing arguments may be made by each party. The party bearing the burden of proof shall proceed first, and shall be provided a rebuttal argument, if requested. The hearing officer may limit the duration of any closing argument at his/her or the Board's discretion.
- (viii) After all proceedings have been concluded; the hearing officer shall dismiss and excuse all witnesses, and declare the hearing closed. Any party wishing to present written memoranda of law may do so, and the presiding officer may request written briefs or memoranda. The Board shall take the case under advisement and shall inform the licensee that the decision shall be announced within due and proper time following consideration of all matters presented at the hearing and any briefs or memoranda.
028-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-11