Section 905IAC1-37-6. Conduct of prehearing conferences

   (a) The prehearing conference shall be held in person at the commission's hearing room, but the hearing judge, at his or her discretion, may conduct all or part of the prehearing conference by telephone, television, or other electronic means if each participant in the conference has an opportunity to participate in, and to hear the entire proceeding while it is taking place.

  (b) The hearing judge shall conduct the prehearing conference, as may be appropriate, to deal with such matters as the following:

(1) Resolution of the issues in the proceeding.

(2) Exploration of settlement possibilities.

(3) Preparation of issues.

(4) Clarification of stipulations.

(5) Rulings on identity and limitation of the number of witnesses.

(6) Objections to proffers of evidence.

(7) A determination of the extent to which direct evidence, rebuttal evidence, or cross-examination will be presented in written form.

(8) The order of presentation of evidence and cross-examination.

(9) Rulings regarding issuance of subpoenas, discovery orders, and protective orders.

(10) Such other matters as will promote the orderly and prompt conduct of the hearing.

  (c) The hearing judge shall issue a prehearing order incorporating the matters determined at the prehearing conference. (Alcohol and Tobacco Commission; 905 IAC 1-37-6; filed Feb 20, 1991, 5:05 p.m.: 14 IR 1450; readopted filed Oct 4, 2001, 3:15 p.m.: 25 IR 941; readopted filed Sep 18, 2007, 3:42 p.m.: 20071010-IR-905070191RFA; readopted filed Oct 29, 2013, 3:39 p.m.: 20131127-IR-905130360RFA)