D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, § 1803
1803.1 All hearings shall be conducted pursuant to the rights and procedures set forth in §1802 and this section.1803.2 The hearing officer shall ensure at the beginning of the hearing that all necessary parties are present and that an electronic recording is being made of the hearing.1803.3 The hearing officer shall determine whether proper notice of the hearing has been provided and whether all required procedures have been followed and rights afforded.1803.4 The Department of Human Services through its representative, shall first present documentary evidence and examine any witnesses called on behalf of the Department.1803.5 The complainant or the complainant's representative shall be given an opportunity to cross-examine any witnesses in the order of their presentation.1803.6 At the conclusion of the Department's presentation under §1803.4, the complainant or the complainant's representative shall present documentary evidence and examine any witnesses called on behalf of the complainant.1803.7 The Department, through its representative, shall be given an opportunity to cross-examine any witnesses in the order of their presentation.1803.8 Copies of all documents or written materials presented in evidence shall be made available to the hearing officer and the other party.1803.9 The hearing shall not be conducted according to the strict rules of evidence. However, the hearing officer may exclude any evidence or testimony that is irrelevant or repetitive.1803.10 The hearing officer may question any witness or party upon the conclusion of direct and cross-examination, and shall examine all documentary evidence.1803.11 The hearing officer shall ensure that the hearing is conducted in an orderly manner and shall have the authority to exclude any party or other person from the hearing on the grounds of substantial interference or obstruction of the hearing process.1803.12 The hearing officer may continue the hearing, for cause, to a specific later date and time upon the request of either party.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 44 DCR 481, 484 (January 24, 1997).