Ill. Admin. Code tit. 11 § 1700.116

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Section 1700.116 - Hearings

The sequence to be followed for all contested cases is as follows:

a) Informal Status Conference (See Section 1700.50).

b) Formal Hearings

1) Preliminary Matters - Motions, attempts to narrow issues or limit evidence.

2) Opening Statements - The party bearing the burden of proof proceeds first.

3) Case in Chief - Evidence is presented by the party bearing the burden of proof. Once a witness' direct testimony is completed, that witness is subject to cross-examination.

4) Defense - Evidence may be presented by the opposing party.

5) Closing Statements - The party bearing the burden of proof proceeds first, then the opposing party, then a final word by the party bearing the burden of proof.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 11, § 1700.116

Added at 47 Ill. Reg. 13886, effective 9/18/2023