Ariz. Admin. Code § 7-2-711

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R7-2-711 - Consolidation and Severance

A. When proceedings involving a common question of law or fact or common parties are pending before the hearing body, it the presiding officer may, upon it's the presiding officer's own volition or upon request of any party, order a joint consolidated hearing on any or all the matters at issue.

B. In furtherance of convenience, to avoid prejudice, or when separate hearings will be conducive to expedition and economy, the presiding officer may, upon the presiding officer's own volition or upon request of any party, order any proceeding severed with respect to some or all issues or parties.

C. The presiding officer shall send a written ruling granting or denying consolidation or severance to all parties, identifying the cases, and the reasons for the decision.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R7-2-711

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 48, effective December 15, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by final exempt rulemaking at 27 A.A.R. 2353, effective 9/27/2021.