§ 18.43. Consolidation; separate hearings.
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/us/cfr/t29/s§ 18.43·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)Consolidation. If separate proceedings before the Office of the Administrative Law Judges involve a common question of law or fact, a judge may:
(1)Join for hearing any or all matters at issue in the proceedings;
(2)Consolidate the proceedings; or
(3)Issue any other orders to avoid unnecessary cost or delay.
(b)Separate hearings. For convenience, to avoid prejudice, or to expedite and economize, the judge may order a separate hearing of one or more issues.