Section R. 32.180 - Oral argumentRule 10.
(1) Oral argument shall be allowed in all cases.(2) Each side shall be allowed not more than 30 minutes for oral argument, unless the time is extended by leave of the tribunal.(3) The tribunal shall give appellate counsel not less than 14 days' notice of the time and place of oral arguments.(4) The tribunal may limit the number of counsel making an oral argument. The appellant has the right to make opening and closing arguments.(5) Failure of appellate counsel to appear at the time and place set for oral argument may be regarded as a waiver thereof and the tribunal may proceed to act on the case as submitted without argument or, in its discretion, may continue the case for argument at a later date.(6) The accused may be present at his or her own expense.Mich. Admin. Code R. 32.180