Pre-filing Testimony and Documents

Pre-filing Testimony and Documents. (a) Direct testimony of each witness to be relied upon during the hearing shall be pre-filed with the District and copies of the same shall be mailed to all parties seven (7) days prior to the hearing, except that in the discretion of the District this requirement may be modified or waived. Parties which call “adverse” witnesses shall not be required to submit pre-filed testimony as contemplated in this paragraph. At least seven (7) days prior to the hearing, all parties involved shall exchange copies of all exhibits that will be introduced during the hearing indicating the party offering and the witness who will sponsor each. The presiding officer may permit an exception to these requirements when witnesses or exhibits are necessary for rebuttal or impeachment. Failure to submit the above referenced exhibits and the pre-filed testimony of witnesses and exhibits may result in the exclusion of same from the hearing. Also, the presiding officer, in his or her discretion, may call a pre-hearing conference prior to any hearing to establish hearing guidelines and clarify issues. (b) Should the District waive the above mentioned requirement for pre-filed testimony, then at least seven (7) days before the hearing, all parties involved shall exchange a list of all witnesses each will call during the hearing, a brief statement of the testimony expected from each witness, and copies of all exhibits.