Mich. Admin. Code R. 792.10114

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024

Section R. 792.10114 - Prehearing conferences

Rule 114.

(1) The administrative law judge may hold a prehearing conference to resolve matters before the hearing.

(2) A prehearing conference may address matters including, but not limited to, any of the following:

(a) Issuance of subpoenas.

(b) Factual and legal issues.

(c) Stipulations.

(d) Requests for official notice.

(e) Identification and exchange of documentary evidence.

(f) Admission of evidence.

(g) Identification and qualification of witnesses.

(h) Motions.

(i) Order of presentation.

(j) Scheduling.

(k) Alternative dispute resolution.

(l) Position statements.

(m) Settlement.

(n) Any other matter that will promote the orderly and prompt conduct of the hearing.

(3) At the discretion of the administrative law judge, all or part of a prehearing conference may be recorded.

(4) Prehearing conferences may be conducted in person, by telephone, by videoconference, or other electronic means at the discretion of the administrative law judge.

(5) When a prehearing conference has been held, the administrative law judge may issue a prehearing order that states the actions taken or to be taken with regard to any matter addressed at the prehearing conference.

(6) If a prehearing conference is not held, the administrative law judge may issue a prehearing order to regulate the conduct of proceedings.

(7) If a party fails to appear for a prehearing conference after proper notice, the administrative law judge may proceed with the conference in the absence of that party.

(8) A party who fails to attend a prehearing conference is subject to any procedural agreement reached, and any order issued, with respect to matters addressed at the conference.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 792.10114

2015 AACS; 2023 MR 19, Eff. 9/29/2023