52 IAC 4-6-4 Small claims docket hearing presentation time restrictions

Sec. 4. (a) Each party will be restricted in the amount of time it will be allowed to present its case in a small claims proceeding to no more than twenty (20) minutes. (b) Parties that elect the small claims procedure must be prepared to present their case within the time restrictions. It is the responsibility of the parties to organize their presentation such that the oral presentation references the supporting written and documentary evidence sufficient for the administrative law judge and board to make the desired connections between the oral testimony and any more detailed supporting evidence. Exhibit lists, evidentiary outlines, affidavits, summaries, and other such tools should be utilized if necessary for the party to present its case within the time restrictions. (c) An administrative law judge has discretion to fairly and impartially adjust hearing time restrictions at a small claims docket hearing as necessary for the administration of justice.