Section Sw 208.06 - Method of Proceeding(a) Testimonial, documentary and physical evidence shall be offered in the presence of the presiding officer.(b) All witnesses giving testimony shall be administered an oath or affirmation by the presiding officer.(c) Exhibits shall be sequentially identified and numbered in a single series.(d) The order to present evidence shall be as follows:(1) The party who bears the burden of proof shall first present all evidence necessary to support his/her allegation;(2) The party responding, if any, shall then present any evidence desired in defense, or as directed in the order of notice;(3) The party that bears the burden of proof shall then present any evidence desired in rebuttal; and(4) A party who calls a witness shall first examine the witness. Thereupon, the party opposing may cross-examine the witness. The party sponsoring the witness may then re-examine the witness.(e) Oral sessions of the proceeding shall be audio-recorded.(f) A copy of the tape shall be made and kept in the record.(g) The presiding officer shall close the proceedings after all evidence is offered and all witnesses have presented their testimony.N.H. Admin. Code § Sw 208.06
#6564, eff 8-21-97, EXPIRED: 8-21-05
New. #8419-A, eff 8-23-05
The amended version of this section by New Hampshire Register Volume 37, Number 06, eff. 1/27/2017 is not yet available.