1509-1-17 Discovery, depositions.

Parties to a proceeding before the commission may obtain discovery in preparing their case. Discovery shall be conducted in accordance with the procedural provisions of the "Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure." Depositions may be taken, and if taken, must be filed with the commission, and may be used by any party in the same manner and to the same extent as is permissible in the common pleas courts of this state. The party taking the deposition shall have the obligation of paying the costs thereof.

Replaces: 1509-1-11

Effective: 09/30/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 05/31/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1509.35
Rule Amplifies: 1509.36
Prior Effective Dates: 6/6/66, 5/31/98, 6/15/03