28 CFR 76.17 – Rights of parties
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Except as otherwise limited by this part, all parties may:
Terms Used In 28 CFR 76.17
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
(a) Be represented, advised and accompanied by an attorney at law who is a member in good standing of the bar of the District of Columbia or of any state, territory or commonwealth of the United States;
(b) Participate in any conference held by the Judge;
(c) Conduct discovery in accordance with 28 CFR 76.18 and 76.21;
(d) Agree to stipulations of fact or law, which shall be made part of the record;
(e) Present evidence relevant to the issues at the hearing;
(f) Present and cross-examine witnesses;
(g) Present oral argument at the adjudicatory proceeding as permitted by the Judge; and
(h) Submit a written brief and a proposed final order after the hearing.