Section 52IAC3-1-8. Hearing presentation time restrictions

   (a) Each party will be restricted in the amount of time they will be allowed to present their case in a small claims proceeding to no more than twenty (20) minutes.

  (b) Parties that elect the small claims procedure, but have a substantial amount of written and documentary evidence or numerous witnesses, must be prepared to present their case within the time restrictions. It is the responsibility of the parties to organize their presentation such that the oral presentation references the supporting written and documentary evidence sufficient for the administrative law judge and board to make the desired connections between the oral testimony and any more detailed supporting evidence. Exhibit lists, evidentiary outlines, affidavits, summaries, and other such tools should be utilized if necessary for the party to present their case within the time restrictions.

  (c) If a party cannot adequately present its case within the time restrictions, it is the duty of that party to request in writing that the matter be removed from the small claims docket and scheduled to be heard under 52 IAC 2. Petitions cannot be withdrawn from small claims once the hearing has commenced except under extraordinary circumstances. (Indiana Board of Tax Review; 52 IAC 3-1-8; filed Jan 26, 2004, 11:30 a.m.: 27 IR 1788; errata filed Mar 4, 2004, 9:45 a.m.: 27 IR 2284)