LAC 48:I.10073. Preliminary Conferences

A. Although not specifically required, the Division of Administrative Law or successor entity may schedule a preliminary conference. The purposes of the preliminary conference include, but are not limited to: 1. clarification, formulations and simplification of issues; 2. resolution of controversial matters; 3. exchange of documents and information; 4. stipulations of fact to avoid unnecessary introduction of evidence at the formal review; 5. the identification of witnesses; and 6. other matters as may aid disposition of the issues. B. When the Division of Administrative Law or successor entity schedules a preliminary conference, all parties shall be notified in writing. The notice shall direct any parties and their attorneys to appear on a specific date and at a specific time and place. C. When the preliminary conference resolves all or some of the matters in controversy, a summary of the findings agreed to at the conference shall be provided by the administrative law judge. When the preliminary conference does not resolve all of the matters in controversy, an administrative hearing shall be scheduled on those matters still in controversy. 1. The hearing shall be scheduled within 30 calendar days following the completion of the preliminary conference or at a time mutually convenient to all parties.