§ 961.12. (Rule 12) Ex parte communications.
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Except as described in this section, a party may not communicate with a Hearing Official or other member of the Judicial Officer Department without the other party present. Exceptions:
(a)A Hearing Official or other member of the Judicial Officer Department may talk to a party individually to discuss procedural matters.
(b)A Hearing Official may talk to a party individually when a telephone conference or hearing has been scheduled and the other party does not appear.