R12-14-619. Prehearing Conference

A. Procedure. The Commission may hold a prehearing conference. The conference may be held telephonically. The Commission may issue a prehearing order outlining the issues to be discussed. As outlined by A.R.S. § 41-1092.05, prehearing conferences may be held for any of the following reasons: 1. Clarify or limit procedural, legal or factual issues; 2. Consider amendments to any pleadings; 3. Identify and exchange lists of witnesses and exhibits intended to be introduced at the hearing; 4. Obtain stipulations or rulings regarding testimony, exhibits, facts or law; 5. Schedule deadlines, hearing dates and locations if not previously set; 6. Allow the Parties opportunity to discuss settlement; or 7. Any other similar reason determined by the Commission to further administrative convenience, expedition, and economy, or to avoid undue prejudice. B. Record. The Commission may record any agreements reached during a prehearing conference by electronic or mechanical means, or memorialize them in an order.