# 45 C.F.R. § 702.10 (2026): Voluntary witnesses at public session of a hearing

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_10

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 702.10 (2026)
- **Heading:** Voluntary witnesses at public session of a hearing
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Chapter VII: COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS / Part 702: RULES ON HEARINGS, REPORTS, AND MEETINGS OF THE COMMISSION / Subpart A: Hearings and Reports / § 702.10: § 702.10   Voluntary witnesses at public session of a hearing.

## Text

A person who has not been subpoenaed and who has not been afforded an opportunity to appear pursuant to § 702.6 may be permitted, in the discretion of the Commission, to make an oral or written statement at a public session of a hearing. Such person may be questioned to the same extent and in the same manner as other witnesses before the Commission.

## Nearby sections

- [45 C.F.R. § 702.1 (2026) § 702.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_1.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.2 (2026) § 702.2   Authorization for hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_2.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.3 (2026) § 702.3   Notice of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_3.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.4 (2026) § 702.4   Subpoenas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_4.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.5 (2026) § 702.5   Conduct of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_5.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.6 (2026) § 702.6   Executive session.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_6.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.7 (2026) § 702.7   Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_7.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.8 (2026) § 702.8   Evidence at Commission proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_8.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.9 (2026) § 702.9   Cross-examination at public session.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_9.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.10 (2026) § 702.10   Voluntary witnesses at public session of a hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_10.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.11 (2026) § 702.11   Special executive session.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_11.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.12 (2026) § 702.12   Contempt of the Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_12.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.13 (2026) § 702.13   Intimidation of witnesses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_13.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 702.14 (2026) § 702.14   Transcript of Commission proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_14.md)

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