Illinois Regulations § 2 IAC 1620.1400 Order of Evidentiary Hearing
Regulation Text
a)
The Administrative Law Judge shall open the evidentiary hearing by explaining the procedure to be followed in the hearing. Upon motion of either party or at the discretion of the Administrative Law Judge, any or all witnesses may be sequestered.
b)
Preliminary matters such as objection to charges, disputes involving discovery, stipulation of facts and documents, and scheduling of witnesses may be resolved.
c)
Each party shall be given the opportunity to make a brief opening statement identifying the issues and indicating what is to be proven.
d)
Parties and non-parties identified in Section
1620.1320
as entitled to notice of the hearing shall be permitted to present their respective arguments on the complaint.
e)
All witnesses shall testify under oath or affirmation.
f)
Each party may conduct such cross-examination as required for a full and true disclosure of the facts. The Administrative Law Judge may also examine witnesses.
g)
Before closing the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge may allow both parties the opportunity to make brief oral and/or written closing statements.
History
Added at 36 Ill. Reg. 13826, effective August 21, 2012
Recodified at
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