R151-4-503. Disclosures Required by Prehearing Order

(1) In the prehearing order the presiding officer may require each party to disclose in writing:

(a)(i) the name and, if known, the address and telephone number of each individual likely to have discoverable information supporting the party's claims or defenses; and

(ii) identification of the topic(s) addressed in the information maintained by each individual; and

(b)(i) a copy of all discoverable documents, data compilations, and tangible things that:

(A) are in the party's possession, custody, or control; and

(B) support the party's claims or defenses; or

(ii)(A) a description, by category and location, of the tangible things identified in R151-4-503(1)(b)(i); and

(B) reasonable access.

(2)(a) The order may not require disclosure of expert testimony, which is governed by R151-4-504.

(b) The order shall not require the disclosure of information regarding persons or things intended to be used solely for impeachment.

(3)(a) Each party shall make the disclosures required by R151-4-503(1) within 14 days after the prehearing order is issued.

(b) A party joined after the prehearing conference shall make these disclosures within 30 days after being served.

(c) A party shall make initial disclosures based on the information then reasonably available and is not excused from making disclosures because:

(i) the party has not fully completed the investigation of the case;

(ii) the party challenges the sufficiency of another party's disclosures; or

(iii) another party has not made disclosures.

(4) Disclosures required under R151-4-503 shall be made in writing, signed, and served.