049-15 Wyo. Code R. § 15-25

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 15-25 - Transcripts and Record

(a) When a contested case is set for hearing, the Chairman or designee shall assign a docket number to each case and enter the case with its number and date of filing in a docket book maintained by the Chairman or designee. The Chairman or designee shall maintain a separate file for each docketed case in which all pleadings, transcripts, correspondence, papers, and exhibits for that case shall be maintained. All such items shall have noted thereon the assigned docket number and the date of filing.

(b) The Chairman or designee shall record all contested case proceedings electronically, through the use of a qualified court reporter or any other appropriate means determined by the Department, or the Hearing Officer, as approved by the Department. Transcriptions of oral proceedings or written transcripts of a witness's testimony may be obtained upon payment of the cost. Costs may include costs of transcription, pro-rated time of a DFS employee to duplicate tapes for transcription, cost of tapes and any other cost associated with transcription of the hearing tapes.

(i) In a nonpublic investigation proceeding, requests for copies or transcripts may be limited to testimony of the requesting party.

(ii) Where individuals can demonstrate indigence and cannot effectively perfect appeal without such transcription the Department may waive the payment of the fee.

(c) The record of the hearing shall contain:

(i) All formal or informal notices, pleadings, motions, intermediate rulings;

(ii) Evidence received or considered, including matters administratively noticed;

(iii) Questions and offers of proof, objections and rulings;

(iv) Any proposed findings and exceptions thereto; and

(v) The report of the Hearing Officer to the Child Care Certification Board and the final decision of the Board.

049-15 Wyo. Code R. § 15-25