SECTION 455:10-9-3. Methods of Testimony  


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  • (a)   This section shall not limit the authority of the Commission to compel any witness to appear and offer testimony. Upon written request and approval by the Administrative Law Judge, an affidavit, video conference, electronic communication, and telephone communication may be used when a witness or party is unable to attend or testify because of age, illness, infirmity, imprisonment or other good reason.
    (b)   This section shall also apply to the taking of affidavits through the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program procedures.
    (c)   The parties to any action before the Merit Protection Commission are responsible for ensuring that the technology is available to all participants for conducting a video conference.
[Source: Added at 13 Ok Reg 3025, eff 7-15-96; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2376, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1756, eff 9-11-16]