LAC 46:XXV.1031. Pre-Hearing Conference

A. Prior to an adjudicative hearing, the parties may request, or the hearing officer may order, a pre-hearing conference. Any such request or order shall be in writing and filed with the board. A pre-hearing conference may be in person or conducted via telephone or videoconference. B. The parties may use the pre-hearing conference to simplify and condense the issues, agree on the introduction of evidence, develop stipulations, develop a narrative of facts, or employ any other mechanism to simplify and streamline proceedings.