§ 962.10. (Rule 10) Prehearing conferences.
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(a)At a reasonable time before the hearing, and with adequate notice to all parties, the Presiding Officer may conduct one or more prehearing conferences to discuss the following:
(1)Simplifying the issues;
(2)As necessary or desirable, amending the pleadings, including the need for a more definite statement;
(3)Stipulating or admitting to facts or the contents and authenticity of documents;
(4)Limiting the number of witnesses;
(5)Exchanging witness lists, copies of prior witness statements, and copies of hearing exhibits;
(6)Scheduling dates for the exchange of witness lists and proposed exhibits;
(7)Conducting discovery;
(8)Changing the hearing schedule; and
(9)Any other matters related to the proceeding.
(b)Within a reasonable time after the prehearing conference, the Presiding Officer will issue an order detailing all matters agreed to by the parties, or ordered by the Presiding Officer, at such conference.