312 IAC 14-6-3 Prehearing conferences

Sec. 3. (a) As soon as practicable after filing a complaint, an administrative law judge shall be appointed under 312 IAC 3-1 to conduct the proceeding. (b) The administrative law judge shall schedule an initial prehearing conference to be conducted within forty-five (45) days after filing the complaint. (c) A purpose of the initial prehearing conference is to provide the parties with an opportunity for settlement, including an opportunity for mediation under IC 4-21.5-3.5. In addition, any purpose set forth in IC 4-21.5-3-19 may be pursued. (d) The administrative law judge may conduct any additional prehearing conference or conferences.