Maryland Code, STATE GOVERNMENT 20-1008

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Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.

(a) (1) If a civil action is not elected under § 20-1007 of this subtitle, the case shall be heard by an administrative law judge.

(2) The hearing shall be held in the county where the alleged discriminatory act occurred.

(b) The general counsel of the Commission shall present the case in support of the complaint at the hearing.

(1) may file a written answer to the complaint;

(2) may appear at the hearing in person, or otherwise, with or without counsel;

(3) may submit testimony;

(4) shall be fully heard; and

(5) may examine and cross-examine witnesses.

(d) (1) Testimony taken at the hearing shall be under oath and recorded.

(2) A transcript shall be made of all testimony at the hearing.

(e) The administrative law judge may allow any complaint or answer to be reasonably amended.