---
kind: "section"
citation: "5 C.F.R. § 2422.20"
title: "5"
number: "2422.20"
heading: "What rights do parties have at a hearing?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/5/2422.20"
---

# §2422.20. What rights do parties have at a hearing?

- (a) **Rights.** A party at a hearing will have the right:
  - (1) To appear in person or by a representative;
  - (2) To examine and cross-examine witnesses; and
  - (3) **To introduce into the record relevant evidence.**
- (b) **Documentary evidence and stipulations.** Parties must submit two (2) copies of documentary evidence to the Hearing Officer and copies to all other parties. Stipulations of fact between the parties may be introduced into evidence.
- (c) **Oral argument.** Parties will have a reasonable period before the close of the hearing for oral argument. Presentation of a closing oral argument does not preclude a party from filing a brief under [paragraph (d)](#d) of this section.
- (d) **Briefs.** A party will be given an opportunity to file briefs with the FLRA.
  - (1) A party must file an initial brief with the FLRA within thirty (30) days from the close of the hearing.
  - (2) Within ten (10) days from a party's filing of an initial brief, any other party may file with the FLRA a reply brief concerning the initial brief.
  - (3) A request for an extension of time to file a brief must be in writing and must be received by the FLRA no later than five (5) days before the date the brief is due.

## Notes

### Amendments

[77 FR 37752, June 25, 2012, as amended at 91 FR 13944, Mar. 24, 2026]

### Authority

Authority: 3 U.S.C. 431; 5 U.S.C. 7134.

### Source

Source: 77 FR 37752, June 25, 2012, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[77 FR 37752, June 25, 2012, as amended at 91 FR 13944, Mar. 24, 2026]