W. Va. Code R. § 26-2A-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 26-2A-6 - Conferences; lnformal Disposition of Cases
6.1. At any time prior to the hearing or thereafter, the Board or its designee may hold conferences for the following purposes:
6.1.1. To dispose of procedural requests, prehearing motions or similar matters;
6.1.2. To simplify or settle issues by consent of the parties; or,
6.1.3. To provide for the informal disposition of cases by stipulation or agreement.
6.2. The Board may cause such conferences to be held on its own motion or by the request of a party, with the approval of the hearing committee.
6.3. The Board may also initiate or consider stipulation or agreement proposals with regard to the informal disposition of cases and may enter into such stipulations and/or agreements without conference.
6.4. A written record or transcript of the agreed to stipulations or consent agreement shall be made by a transcriptionist or the executive director of the Board.
6.5. Any such conference or meeting for discussion of a settlement to avoid proceeding to a hearing shall, for the record, be noted in the record as such, to assure compliance with the requirements of this section.

W. Va. Code R. § 26-2A-6