# 45 C.F.R. § 702.9 (2026): Cross-examination at public session

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P702_S702_9

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 702.9 (2026)
- **Heading:** Cross-examination at public session
- **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 / § 702.9: § 702.9   Cross-examination at public session.

## Text

If the Commission determines that oral testimony of a witness at a public session tends to defame, degrade, or incriminate any person, such person, or through counsel, shall be permitted to submit questions to the Commission in writing, which, in the discretion of the Commission, may be put to such witness by the Chairperson or by authorized Commission staff personnel.

## 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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