Iowa Admin. Code r. 11-7.13
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024
(1) Pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.13, discovery procedures applicable in civil actions are applicable in contested cases. Unless lengthened or shortened by rules of the department or by a ruling by the presiding officer, time periods for compliance with discovery shall be as provided in the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure.(2) Any motion relating to discovery shall allege that the moving party has made a good faith attempt to resolve the issues raised by the motion with the opposing party. Motions in regard to discovery shall be ruled on by the presiding officer Opposing parties shall be afforded the opportunity to respond within ten days of the filing of the motion unless the time is shortened as provided in subrule 7.13(1). The presiding officer may rule on the basis of the written motion and any response or may order argument on the motion.(3) Evidence obtained in discovery may be used in the contested case proceeding if that evidence would otherwise be admissible in that proceeding.Iowa Admin. Code r. 11-7.13