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Preparing
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Familiarize yourself
with the hearing procedures that will be followed. In particular
you will want to know about challenging potential panel
members, your right to counsel, calling witnesses, and
the burdens and standards of proof that apply. |
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Complainants have the
ultimate responsibility (“burden”) of proving
that the Code of Ethics has been violated. The standard
of proof that must be met is “clear, strong and convincing,” defined
as “…the measure or degree of proof which will
produce a firm belief or conviction as to the allegations
sought to be established.” Consistent with the American
jurisprudence, respondents are considered innocent unless
proven to have violated the Code of Ethics. |
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Be sure that your witnesses
and counsel will be available on the day of the hearing.
Continuances are a privilege – not a right. |
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Be sure to have all documents
and other evidence you need to present your case. |
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Organize your presentation
in advance. Know what you are going to say and be prepared
to demonstrate what happened and how you believe the Code
of Ethics was violated.
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NEXT  At
the hearing...
PROCEED TO Online
ethics complaint form...
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The information herein
is furnished by the property owner in good faith but
is subject to verification by the purchaser. Neither
the MLS, the Broker, nor the Agent guarantee or warranty
the correctness therein. All information is dated and
is subject to change at any time.
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