Section 9-17 - Order of Procedure (a) As nearly as practicable, the following order shall be followed: - (i) Opening statements may be made, Respondent first, then Contestant.
- (ii) The Respondent shall have the burden of proof and shall offer evidence first, and then the Contestant may offer evidence.
- (iii) No testimony shall be received by the Hearing Officer unless given under oath/affirmation administered by the Hearing Officer.
- (iv) Closing statements may be made, Respondent first, then Contestant, then the Respondent in rebuttal.
- (v) The Hearing Officer may limit the time for opening and closing statements.
- (vi) After all parties have had an opportunity to be heard, the Hearing Officer shall excuse all witnesses and close the evidence.
- (vii) Evidence may be reopened only upon written motion by a party to the proceeding and a showing of good cause.
(b) Upon their own motion, all parties or other interested parties may submit legal briefs after the close of the hearing. The Hearing Officer shall allow reasonable time, not less than ten (10) days from the date of the hearing, for preparation of briefs. The time may be extended upon agreement between the parties with the approval of the Hearing Officer.
048-9 Wyo. Code R. § 9-17