Section 32.180. Oral argument.

Rule 10. (1) Oral argument shall be allowed in all cases.

(2)   Each side shall be allowed not more than 30 minutes  for  oral argument, unless the time is extended by leave of the tribunal.

(3)   The tribunal shall give appellate counsel not less than 14  days' notice of the time and place of oral arguments.

(4)   The tribunal may limit  the  number  of  counsel   making  an  oral argument. The appellant has the right to make  opening   and  closing arguments.

(5)    Failure of appellate counsel to appear at the time and place set for oral argument may be regarded as a waiver thereof and the  tribunal  may proceed to act on the case  as  submitted  without  argument  or,  in  its discretion, may continue the case for argument at a later date.

(6)   The accused may be present at his or her own expense.

History: 1986 AACS.