Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 151-3-9 - Conferences; Informal Disposition of Cases; Disposition of Cases Without Hearing9.1. Conferences; Informal Disposition of Cases - At any time prior to the hearing or thereafter, the executive secretary, or the duly appointed hearing examiner, may hold status and pre-hearing conferences:(A) To dispose of procedural request or similar matters;(B) To simplify or settle issues by consent of the parties; or(C) To provide for the informal disposition of cases by stipulation, agreed settlement, or consent. The executive secretary, or the duly appointed hearing examiner, may cause such conferences to be held on his or her own motion or by the request of any party.
9.2. Disposition of Cases Without Hearing - Where testimony is not necessary for adjudication of any issue and where agreed to by all parties, cases may be submitted upon documentary evidence. In such instances, all documentary evidence must be received by the agency by the close of business on the day set for the hearing.