SECTION 450:1-5-7. Discovery  


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  • (a)   Purpose. Discovery is designed to enable a party to obtain relevant information needed for presentation of the party's case. This section is intended to provide a simple method of discovery.
    (b)   Explanation. Discovery is a process apart from the hearing whereby a party may obtain information from another person which has not otherwise been provided. This information is obtained for the purpose of assisting the parties in developing, preparing and presenting their cases.
    (c)   Methods. Discovery shall be conducted generally in accordance with Section 315 of the APA and as set forth in the Oklahoma Discovery Code. Additionally, the Hearing Officer may enter specific orders directing the conduct of discovery.
[Source: Added at 10 Ok Reg 3741, eff 7-12-93; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1466, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1363, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1941, eff 7-1-06]