LAC 46:XXV.1019. Pre-Hearing Motions and Other Filings

A. Any party may file one or more motions in advance of an adjudicative hearing. The nature of the relief sought by the motion must be concisely stated and supported by facts and law in the motion itself or in an accompanying memorandum. B. The following is a non-exclusive list of pre-hearing motions: 1. Motion to Dismiss; 2. Motion to Exclude Evidence or Testimony; 3. Motion to Recuse Board Member or Hearing Officer; 4. Motion to Continue (Delay) Hearing; 5. Motion to Compel Production of Documents or Things; and 6. Motion to Compel Appearance of a Witness. C. Pre-hearing motions may be filed at any time prior to the adjudicative hearing. D. All pre-hearing motions shall be assigned to the hearing officer. The hearing officer may issue a ruling on the motion in writing prior to the adjudicative hearing or orally as a preliminary matter at the adjudicative hearing. Oral argument on the pre-hearing motion may be granted at the hearing officer’s discretion. E. Oral motions may be heard, considered, and decided at the beginning of an adjudicative hearing at the discretion of the hearing officer. F. Interlocutory decisions of the hearing officer are immediately appealable to the hearing panel.