R657-2-13. Prehearing Procedure

The presiding officer may, upon written notice to all parties of record, hold a prehearing conference to:

(1) formulate or simplify the issues;

(2) obtain admission of fact and documents that will avoid unnecessary introduction of evidence or other efforts of establishing proof of a matter asserted;

(3) arrange for the exchange of proposed exhibits; and

(4) agree to matters that may expedite the orderly conduct of the proceedings or its settlement.