006-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-13

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 3-13 - Hearing Procedure

(a) Hearings shall be open to the public, except that pre-hearing conferences and hearings may be held by telephone conference call if requested by either party. In addition, the complainant may request in writing that the hearing be closed.

(b) Evidence received during a hearing shall be in the form of relevant sworn testimony subject to cross-examination. Relevant documentary evidence and written testimony may be received as provided in W.S. § 16-3-108.

(c) The hearing officer shall cause the entire proceeding, including all testimony, to be recorded on audio tape or such other means as he deems appropriate and consistent with W.S. § 16-3-107(p). A copy of the audio recording of any portion of the proceedings shall be provided to a party upon request. A party may, at his own expense, arrange for stenographic recording.

(d) The hearing shall proceed in the following order:

(i) Opening statements by complainant and respondent;

(ii) Presentation of complainant's case;

(iii) Presentation of respondent's case;

(iv) Rebuttal by both parties at the hearing officer's discretion; and,

(v) Closing statements at the hearing officer's discretion.

(e) The hearing officer may limit the time allowed for the hearing or any stage thereof.

006-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-13