Section R151-4-705 - Order of Presentation in HearingsThe order of presentation of evidence in hearings in formal adjudicative proceedings shall be as follows:
(1) opening statement of the party with the burden of proof;(2) opening statement of the opposing party, unless the party reserves the opening statement until the presentation of its casein-chief;(3) case-in-chief of the party with the burden of proof and cross examination of witnesses by the opposing party;(4) case-in-chief of the opposing party and cross examination of witnesses by the party with the burden of proof;(5) if the presiding officer finds it to be necessary, rebuttal evidence by the party that has the burden of proof;(6) if the presiding officer finds it to be necessary, rebuttal evidence by the opposing party;(7) closing argument by the party with the burden of proof;(8) closing argument by the opposing party; and(9) final argument by the party with the burden of proof.Utah Admin. Code R151-4-705
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-02, effective 1/8/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-18, effective 9/7/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-02, effective 1/10/2024