WAC 446-08-430. Prehearing conference rule—Authorized

(1) The hearing officer may direct the parties or their counsel to engage in a prehearing conference(s) to consider the following: (a) The simplification of issues; (b) The necessity of amendments to the pleading; (c) The possibility of obtaining stipulations, admissions of facts and admissions of the genuineness of documents that will avoid unnecessary proof; (d) The limitation of the number of expert witnesses; (e) Number of witnesses expected to be called and their names when possible; (f) Approximate time necessary for presentation of the evidence of the respective parties; (g) Whether or when motions may be brought; (h) Exhibits; (i) Such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the proceeding. (2) Prehearing conferences may be held by telephone conference or at a time and place specified by the hearing examiner.