Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 645 - PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DIVISION
Chapter 11 - CONTESTED CASES
Rule 645-11.19 - Hearing procedures

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 645-11.19

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 19, March 20, 2024

(1) The presiding officer shall have the authority to administer oaths, to admit or exclude testimony or other evidence, and to rule on all motions and objections. The presiding officer may request that an administrative law judge perform any of these functions and may be assisted and advised by an administrative law judge.

(2) All objections shall be timely made and stated on the record.

(3) Parties have the right to participate or to be represented in all hearings or prehearing conferences related to their case. Any party may be represented by an attorney at their own expense.

(4) Subject to terms and conditions prescribed by the presiding officer, parties have the right to introduce evidence on issues of material fact, cross-examine witnesses present at the hearing as necessary for a full and true disclosure of the facts, present evidence in rebuttal, and submit briefs and engage in oral argument.

(5) The presiding officer shall maintain the decorum of the hearing and may refuse to admit or may expel anyone whose conduct is disorderly.

(6) Witnesses may be sequestered during the hearing.

(7) The presiding officer shall have authority to grant immunity from disciplinary action to a witness as provided by Iowa Code section 272C6(3)..

(8) The presiding officer shall conduct the hearing in the following manner:

a. The presiding officer shall give an opening statement briefly describing the nature of the proceedings;

b. The parties shall be given an opportunity to present opening statements;

c. The parties shall present their cases in the sequence determined by the presiding officer;

d. Each witness shall be sworn or affirmed by the presiding officer or the court reporter, and be subject to examination and cross-examination. The presiding officer may limit questioning in a manner consistent with law;

e. When all parties and witnesses have been heard, the parties may be given the opportunity to present final arguments.

(9) The board members and the administrative law judge have the right to question a witness. Examination of witnesses is subject to properly raised objections.

(10) The hearing shall be open to the public unless the licensee requests that the hearing be closed.

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