A hearing shall include, at a minimum, the following rights for both parties to:

Terms Used In 22 CFR 710.8

  • 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.
  • Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
  • Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.

(a) Represent oneself or be represented by counsel;

(b) Introduce and examine witnesses and submit physical evidence (including the use of interrogatories);

(c) Confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses;

(d) Present oral argument; and

(e) Receive a transcript or recording of the proceedings on request.