4723-16-06 Witnesses.

(A) A witness may be accompanied and advised by legal counsel. Participation by counsel for a witness other than the respondent, shall be limited to the protection of that witness’s rights. The legal counsel shall neither examine nor cross-examine any witness.

(B) Pursuant to section 119.09 of the Revised Code, the board may institute contempt proceedings or file a motion to compel if a witness refuses to answer a question ruled proper at a hearing or disobeys a subpoena.

(C) A representative of record may move for a separation of witnesses at the hearing.

HISTORY: Eff 2-1-00; 2-9-05

Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03

Rule authorized by: RC 4723.07

Rule amplifies: RC 4723.28

R.C. 119.032 review date: October 14, 2004 and 02/09/2010