36 CFR 1150.52 – Authority of judge
The judge shall have the duty to conduct a fair hearing, to take all necessary action to avoid delay, and maintain order. He/she shall have all powers necessary to effect these ends, including (but not limited to) the power to:
Terms Used In 36 CFR 1150.52
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
(a) Arrange and issue notice of the date, time, and place of hearings previously set.
(b) Hold conferences to settle, simplify, or fix the issues in proceedings, or to consider other matters that may aid in the expeditious disposition of the proceedings.
(c) Require parties and participants to state their position with respect to the various issues in the proceedings.
(d) Administer oaths and affirmations.
(e) Rule on motions, and other procedural items on matters pending before him/her.
(f) Regulate the course of the hearing and conduct of counsel.
(g) Examine witnesses and direct witnesses to testify.
(h) Receive, rule on, exclude or limit evidence.
(i) Fix time for filing motions, petitions, briefs, or other items in matters pending before him/her.
(j) Issue decisions.
(k) Take any action authorized by the rules in this part or the provisions of sections 551 through 559 of title 5 U.S.C. (the Administrative Procedure Act).