Idaho Admin. Code r. 62.01.01.402
Except where otherwise required by statute or rule, or where the presiding officer determines a prehearing conference is not necessary based upon the needs of the case, the presiding officer should convene a prehearing conference in a contested case no less than seven (7) days prior to the evidentiary hearing, except where the presiding officer determines that the needs of the case require otherwise. The purposes of the prehearing conference shall include: identifying or simplifying the issues; identifying stipulations of fact or evidence to avoid unnecessary proof; disposition of pending motions; confirming compliance with all prehearing deadlines; discussing the potential for, or status of, ADR; avoidance of unnecessary proof and of cumulative evidence; establishing procedures at the evidentiary hearing and other hearings; addressing proposed stipulations between the parties regarding any facts or evidence; and addressing other matters that may aid in the just, speedy, and inexpensive disposition of the proceeding.
Idaho Admin. Code r. 62.01.01.402