Waiver of hearing; bifurcation of hearing; expedited proceedings

(a) The presiding officer, without holding a hearing and with the written consent of the parties, may make findings of fact and conclusions of law upon stipulated facts or admissions. (b) The presiding officer may, upon motion by a party, bifurcate a hearing into a liability phase and a damages phase. (c) For good cause shown, a presiding officer may, on his or her own or upon motion by a party, suspend the requirements of section 46a-54-78a to section 46a-54-96a, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies except for those provisions required by statute.