124-13-05 Prehearings.

(A) At any time prior to a record hearing, the board may, on its own motion or upon motion of any party, direct the parties or their representatives to participate in a prehearing.

(B) Prehearings may be held for the following purposes:

(1) To simplify or clarify issues;

(2) To obtain stipulations and admissions;

(3) To exchange documents and witness lists;

(4) To discuss matters intended to expedite the proceedings.

(C) Final board orders, procedural orders and reports and recommendations may be issued based upon information obtained at a prehearing.

(D) All prehearings shall be summarized on the record and may, at the discretion of the board, be recorded.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 03/01/2011 and 03/01/2016
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 124.03
Rule Amplifies: 124.03, 124.14, 124.328, 124.33, 124.34, 124.40, 124.56
Prior Effective Dates: 7/1/79, 3/1/93