D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 18. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC |
Chapter 18-10. PROCEDURES FOR ADMINSTRATIVE HEARINGS |
Section 18-1038. ARGUMENT BEFORE THE EXAMINER
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1038.1The examiner shall give the parties to the proceeding adequate opportunity during the course of a hearing for the presentation of arguments in support of or in opposition to motions, objections, and exceptions to rulings of the examiner.
1038.2When, after the evidence in a proceeding has been received, in the opinion of the examiner, the volume of the evidence or the importance or complexity of the issues involved warrants, he or she may, either on his or her own motion or at the request of a party, permit the presentation of oral arguments.
1038.3The examiner may impose such time limits on the arguments as he or she may determine, having regard for his or her other hearing assignments.
1038.4Oral argument shall be transcribed and will be available as part of the record.
1038.5The decision of the examiner on whether oral argument is allowed shall be final.