Hearing preparation
worksheet

Hearing logistics

  • Date/time/time zone:
    ___________________________________________
  • Method and access instructions:
    _________________________________
  • Issues noticed:
    ________________________________________________
  • Exhibit deadline/method:
    _______________________________________
  • Witness/subpoena deadline:
    _____________________________________
  • Interpreter/accommodation request:
    ______________________________

Chronology

Date/time Event Source Disputed? Why it matters

Direct testimony topics

  1. Foundation and employment/claim background:
    ____________________
  2. Controlling events: ___________________________________________
  3. Adverse facts to explain: _____________________________________
  4. Documents to authenticate: ____________________________________
  5. Finding requested: ____________________________________________

Witness plan

Witness Firsthand fact Questions Exhibit connection Availability

Cross-examination

Opposing witness Admission or weakness sought Short questions Record/exhibit used

Closing outline

  • Governing standard:
    ____________________________________________
  • Three decisive findings:
    _______________________________________
  • Strongest contrary point and response:
    __________________________
  • Requested result:
    ______________________________________________

Jurisdiction field

Add the state, agency, tribunal, official terminology, burden,
evidence rule, appeal deadline shown on the notice, and current source
used. This worksheet does not calculate or verify a deadline.

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