Sec. 74.
(1) An officer of an agency may administer an oath or affirmation to a witness in a matter before the agency, certify to official acts and take depositions. A deposition may be used in lieu of other evidence when taken in compliance with the general court rules. An agency authorized to adjudicate contested cases may adopt rules providing for discovery and depositions to the extent and in the manner appropriate to its proceedings.
(2) An agency that relies on a witness in a contested case, whether or not an agency employee, who has made prior statements or reports with respect to the subject matter of his testimony, shall make such statements or reports available to opposing parties for use on cross-examination. On a request for identifiable agency records, with respect to disputed material facts involved in a contested case, except records related solely to the internal procedures of the agency or which are exempt from disclosure by law, an agency shall make such records promptly available to a party.
History: 1969, Act 306, Eff. July 1, 1970 Popular Name: Act 306Popular Name: APA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 24 - Printing and State Documents
Act 306 of 1969 - Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 (24.201 - 24.328)
306-1969-4 - Chapter 4 Procedures in Contested Cases (24.271...24.288)
Section 24.272 - Defaults, Written Answers, Evidence, Argument, Cross-Examination.
Section 24.273 - Subpoenas; Issuance; Revocation.
Section 24.274 - Oaths; Depositions; Disclosure of Agency Records.
Section 24.275 - Evidence; Admissibility, Objections, Submission in Written Form.
Section 24.276 - Evidence to Be Entered on Record; Documentary Evidence.
Section 24.277 - Official Notice of Facts; Evaluation of Evidence.
Section 24.278 - Stipulations; Disposition of Cases, Methods.
Section 24.279 - Presiding Officers; Designation; Disqualification, Inability.
Section 24.280 - Presiding Officer; Powers and Duties; “Nonmeeting Day” Defined.
Section 24.281 - Proposals for Decision; Contents.
Section 24.282 - Communications by Agency Staff; Limitations; Exceptions.
Section 24.285 - Final Decision and Order.
Section 24.286 - Official Records of Hearings.
Section 24.288 - Contested Case for Permit Under MCL 324.1301.