Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Section 4 CCR 723-1-1409 - Conferences(a) After the close of the intervention period, the Commission may hold a pre-hearing conference to expedite the hearing, establish a procedural schedule, resolve procedural issues, or address any other preliminary matter. Parties and their representatives shall be prepared to discuss all procedural and substantive issues.(b) In accelerated complaint proceedings, the Commission shall set a pre-hearing conference for not later than five days prior to hearing. The Commission will issue a written notice establishing the date, time, and place of the pre-hearing conference. At the conference, in addition to resolving any other preliminary matters, the presiding officer shall determine whether a hearing is necessary or whether the complaint can be determined on the face of the pleadings and supporting affidavits. If no hearing is necessary, the presiding officer shall issue an appropriate order.38 CR 02, January 25, 2015, effective 2/14/201538 CR 20, October 25, 2015, effective 11/14/201543 CR 13, July 10, 2020, effective 7/30/202045 CR 07, April 10, 2022, effective 4/30/2022