Hearings

Section 100.170  Hearings The sequence to be followed for all contested cases is as follows: a)         Status Calls and Preliminary Hearings.  The purpose is to set a date on which all Parties expect to be prepared to proceed with their cases and to rule on any preliminary motions that are presented. b)         Prehearings – Optional.  The purposes are set forth in Section 100.150. c)         Formal Hearings 1)         Preliminary Matters – Motions, attempts to narrow issues or limit evidence. 2)         Opening Statements – The Party bearing the burden of proof proceeds first. 3)         Case in Chief – Evidence is presented by the Party bearing the burden of proof. 4)         Defense – Evidence may be presented by the opposing Party. 5)         Closing Statements – The Party bearing the burden of proof proceeds first, then the opposing Party, then a final word by the Party bearing the burden of proof.