Wash. Admin. Code § 446-08-430 - Prehearing conference rule - Authorized

(1) The hearing officer may direct the parties or their counsel to engage in a prehearing conference(s) to consider the following:

(a) The simplification of issues;

(b) The necessity of amendments to the pleading;

(c) The possibility of obtaining stipulations, admissions of facts and admissions of the genuineness of documents that will avoid unnecessary proof;

(d) The limitation of the number of expert witnesses;

(e) Number of witnesses expected to be called and their names when possible;

(f) Approximate time necessary for presentation of the evidence of the respective parties;

(g) Whether or when motions may be brought;

(h) Exhibits;

(i) Such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the proceeding.

(2) Prehearing conferences may be held by telephone conference or at a time and place specified by the hearing examiner.

Notes

Wash. Admin. Code § 446-08-430

Amended by WSR 14-03-020, filed 1/7/14, effective 2/7/2014

Order II, § 446-08-430, filed 11/22/74; Rule .08.430, filed 3/23/60.