SECTION 785:4-5-2. Pre-hearing conferences

(a)   Directing appearance; notice. In any hearing proceeding, the Hearing Examiner may direct, on the Examiner's own motion or at the request of an interested party, that the parties appear for a pre-hearing conference. Interested parties of record shall be notified of such conferences in advance.

(b)   Matters subject of pre-hearing conference. Pre-hearing conferences may be held to facilitate and expedite notice and simplification of issues presented; admissions and stipulations; the identification of documents and witnesses proposed to be offered; discovery and production of relevant documents and other information; and any other matters as may aid in the conducting of the hearing.