How do I run a Code of Conduct hearing?

You hear Level 1, 2 and 3 offences and over-rate offences. Level 4 offences go to a Judicial Commissioner.

Timing and place: the hearing is at the time in the Notice of Charge, as soon as practicable and, barring exceptional circumstances, no more than 36 hours after the player receives the notice, in the country where the offence happened. It can be held while the match is still going on. If you're not at the venue, it's held by phone or video.

Procedure: it's at your discretion, as long as the player has a fair chance to present evidence (including calling and questioning witnesses), address you and make their case. Hearings are in English. Video evidence may be used, and every party can comment on it. The player may bring a representative, including a lawyer. If the player doesn't attend, you can proceed without them.

Standard of proof: you must be comfortably satisfied that the offence was committed, bearing in mind how serious it is: from a balance of probabilities for the least serious offences up to beyond reasonable doubt for the most serious. Rules of evidence don't bind you; facts can be shown by any reliable means. You may draw an adverse inference if the player refuses without good reason to attend or answer questions.

If the player denies the charge: adjourn for 10 minutes to 24 hours, then announce your finding. If guilty, the player may have up to 30 minutes to prepare submissions on sanction.

Decision: announce its substance within 24 hours, and issue a written, reasoned decision within 5 days (finding, sanctions, start date of any suspension, rights of appeal) to the player, their national federation's CEO and the ICC.