Section 4-17 - Order of Procedure (a) As nearly as practicable, the following order of procedure shall be followed: - (i) The hearing officer shall announce the hearing is open and call by docket number and title the case to be heard. The hearing officer shall ask if parties are ready to proceed and will allow parties an opportunity to dispose of any preliminary matters.
- (ii) The hearing officer shall administer the oath to all witnesses who will present testimony.
- (iii) The hearing officer may, in his/her discretion, allow evidence to be heard in an order other than that prescribed here.
- (iv) Opening statements may be made, contestant first, then respondent.
- (v) Evidence will be heard, contestant first, then respondent. Contestant may then offer rebuttal evidence. Parties may each exercise the right to cross-examine.
- (vi) No testimony shall be received by the Hearing Officer unless given under oath/affirmation administered by the Hearing officer.
- (vii) Closing statements may be made, contestant first, the n respondent, then the contestant in rebuttal.
- (viii) The hearing officer may limit the time for opening and closing statements.
- (ix) The hearing officer may recess the proceedings as appropriate.
- (x) After all parties have had an opportunity to be heard, the hearing officer shall excuse all witnesses and close the evidence.
- (A) Evidence may be reopened only upon a motion by a party to the proceeding on a showing of good cause.
(b) Within ten (10) working days of the close of the hearing, or such additional time as the hearing officer may allow, each party shall be allowed to file with the hearing officer any proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, together with a supporting brief. Such proposals and briefs shall be served on all other parties.
048-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-17