041-7 Wyo. Code R. §§ 7-18 - Order of Procedure at Hearing

Hearings shall be conducted substantially as follows:

(a) The hearing officer or Chairman shall announce that the hearing is called to order and announce the matter to be heard, briefly summarizing the case and issues.

(b) The hearing officer or Chairman shall take up any preliminary motions or matters to be discussed.

(c) The Department may present a brief opening statement of the charges, explain the theory of the case and what the evidence will show.

(d) The respondent may present his opening statement in the same manner.

(e) The Department shall then present the evidence of the Electrical Safety Division, subject to cross examination by the respondent and the hearing officer or Board.

(f) The respondent shall present his evidence, subject to cross examination by the Department and the hearing officer or Board.

(g) Closing statements may be made at the conclusion of the evidence by both parties. These statements may include summaries of the evidence and legal arguments. The Department shall precede the respondent and may also briefly rebut respondent's closing statement.

(h) The hearing officer or Chairman may ask for proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law from both parties, to be submitted within a reasonable time.

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