Rule 1305 - Pre-Hearing Procedures(a) Prior conference of counsel. Counsel shall confer in person, in advance of the hearing before the board of arbitrators, to accomplish the following purposes: (1) Lists and marking of exhibits. Examine, mark and list all exhibits which any of them may intend to introduce at the hearing, whether in the case in chief or in rebuttal. Only exhibits so listed and marked shall be offered in evidence at the hearing, except for good cause shown.(2) Admissibility of exhibits. Agree so far as possible as to the authenticity and admissibility of such exhibits and note briefly the grounds for objection to any exhibits not so agreed upon, and counsel for the plaintiff shall keep a record of such objections and grounds therefor;(3) Statement of contested issues. Agree so far as possible as to the rules of law governing the case, and identify contested issues of law, if any;(4) Statement of uncontested facts. Agree so far as possible as to the facts. If the incontestability of any fact is challenged, the party objecting, and the grounds for the objection, shall be identified. No testimony will be taken on facts not in dispute.(b) Arranging conference of counsel. Counsel for the plaintiff shall be responsible for arranging the conference between counsel before the hearing. The conference between counsel shall be held at least two weeks prior to hearing at the office of counsel for the plaintiff; provided, however, that if plaintiff's counsel has no office in York County, the conference shall be held at the office of counsel for the defendant.(c) Preparation of Joint Statement: The parties shall prepare a joint statement listing all exhibits, all witnesses expected to be called at the arbitration hearing, the contested issues, and stipulations of facts. The statement shall be presented to each arbitrator at the start of the arbitration.(d) Sanctions: The Chairperson has the authority to impose appropriate sanctions for violation of this rule, including but not limited to, precluding use of exhibits or witnesses.Amended effective through 8/1/2023.