075-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-16

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 4-16 - Order of Procedure

As nearly as may be practicable hearings will be conducted in accordance with the following order of procedure:

(a) The presiding 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, and thereupon the presiding officer shall direct the reading into the record of the notice given, and the complaint, together with appearance in the form of answers or other appearance made by the licensee, and shall note for the record all subpoenas issued and all appearances of record, including licensee and counsel. The reading of this information may be waived.

(b) Opening statements may be made by each of the parties. The time allowed for oral argument may be limited by the presiding officer.

(c) The attorney or representative of the State shall then present all evidence in support of the complaint. Witnesses may be cross-examined by the licensee or the attorney. All exhibits offered by the State shall be marked by letters of the alphabet beginning with "A".

(d) The licensee shall be heard in the same manner. Any exhibits presented by the licensee shall be marked numerically beginning with "1".

(e) The Board and presiding officer shall retain the right and opportunity to examine any witness upon the conclusion of all testimony offered by the witness.

(f) At the conclusion of the evidence, closing statements may be made by each of the parties. The time allowed for these statements may be limited by the presiding officer.

(g) After all proceedings have been concluded, the presiding officer shall dismiss and excuse all witnesses and declare the hearing closed. Any party who may desire to tender written briefs to the Board may do so. The Board or presiding officer may require written briefs. The presiding officer shall take the case under advisement and shall declare that the decision of the Board shall be announced within due and proper time following consideration of all of the matters presented at the hearing.

075-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-16