Md. Code Regs. 02.02.06.22

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 02.02.06.22 - Sequestration of Witnesses

A. Request for Sequestration. Upon request by any party, the Commissioner may exclude witnesses other than parties from the hearing room when those witnesses are not testifying.

B. Representative of Party. A party that is not a natural person may designate an individual as its representative to remain in the hearing room, even though the individual may also be a witness.

C. Experts. An expert witness who is to render an opinion based upon the testimony given at the hearing may remain in the hearing room during the testimony.

D. Prohibition of Disclosure. The Commissioner may order the witnesses, parties, their counsel, and any person under their direction not to disclose to any sequestered witness the substance of the testimony, exhibits, or other evidence introduced during the witness' absence.

Md. Code Regs. 02.02.06.22