21 NCAC 08C .0115         PURPOSES OF A PRE‑HEARING CONFERENCE

The purposes of a pre-hearing conference in a contested case are:

(1)           to determine the possibility of simplifying or eliminating the issues;

(2)           to facilitate the stipulation to facts or findings by the parties;

(3)           to identify evidence which will be needed at the hearing;

(4)           to determine the validity of proposed evidence;

(5)           to determine the need for depositions or subpoenas;

(6)           to determine the relevance of findings in some other case to the case at hand;

(7)           to determine the need for consolidation of cases or joint hearings; and

(8)           to determine any other matters which will reduce cost or save time or otherwise aid in the expeditious disposition of the contested case.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 93-12; 150B-38;

Eff. May 1, 1989;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 28, 2014.