§71.17. Rights of parties.

28 C.F.R. § 71.17

Except as otherwise limited by this part, all parties may

(a)

Be accompanied, represented, and advised by a representative;

(b)

Participate in any conference held by the ALJ;

(c)

Conduct discovery;

(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 arguments at the hearing as permitted by the ALJ; and

(h)

Submit written briefs and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law after the hearing.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 28 U.S.C. 509, 510; 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended by Pub. L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321.

Source: Order No. 1268-88, 53 FR 11646, Apr. 8, 1988, unless otherwise noted.