Regulations last checked for updates: May 01, 2025

Title 28 - Judicial Administration last revised: Apr 18, 2025
§ 71.17 - Rights of parties.

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.

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.
cite as: 28 CFR 71.17