In hearings conducted on complaints filed pursuant to the federal Help America Vote Act and section 9-7b-82 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the party that shall open and close the presentation of the case shall be the complainant, who shall have the burden of proving a violation of Title III of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002, Public Law 107-252, 42 USC 15481 to 15502, inclusive, as amended from time to time, unless the complainant waives the 90 day time period for a determination and the matter is consolidated with a complaint or investigation alleging a violation of state election law or the Commission makes a finding that there is reason to believe that a violation of the Help America Vote Act occurred, is occurring or is about to occur and directs staff to prosecute the matter, pursuant to section 9-7b-35 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. In such instance, the order of presentation shall be as prescribed in section 9-7b-39 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 9-7b-95