As amended through October 9, 2024
(A) Sequence. When the burden of proof rests with the petitioner, the petitioner is entitled to the opening and concluding arguments except that if the respondent introduces no evidence or admits a prima facie case, he shall be entitled to open and conclude. (B) Length. In all misdemeanor cases, closing argument shall be limited to one-half hour per side without obtaining special leave of the court before the argument is opened. (C) Participants. Not more than two attorneys shall be permitted to argue any case for any party except by leave of court; in no event shall more than one attorney for each party be heard in concluding argument.