R657-2-13. Prehearing Procedure

The presiding officer may, upon written notice to all parties of record, hold a prehearing conference to: (1) formulate or simplify the issues; (2) obtain admission of fact and documents that will avoid unnecessary introduction of evidence or other efforts of establishing proof of a matter asserted; (3) arrange for the exchange of proposed exhibits; and (4) agree to matters that may expedite the orderly conduct of the proceedings or its settlement.