Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
TITLE 450. Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Chapter 1. Administration |
Subchapter 5. Procedure in Individual Administrative Proceedings |
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.