Section 46a-54-80a - Hearing conference(a) The parties or their authorized representatives shall appear at the hearing conference on the date and at the time and place specified in the notice of hearing. The presiding officer shall establish dates for the hearing and other conferences, and shall address such additional matters as may aid in the disposition of the complaint, including but not limited to:(1) Delineation of the case, the respective positions of the parties and presentation of the issues at hearing;(2) The necessity of amendments to the complaint or answer;(3) The disclosure of documents in accordance with section 46a-54-89 a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;(4) Motions directed to the pleadings;(5) The exchange of witness and exhibit lists;(6) The exchange of copies of documents each party intends to or is likely to introduce at hearing; and(7) Settlement of the complaint, provided the presiding officer shall not be present during settlement discussions.(b) If at a hearing conference, or at any other time during the pendency of the contested case proceeding, it appears that a settlement may be reached, the presiding officer shall refer the parties to another human rights referee for the purpose of supervising settlement endeavors.(c) Following the hearing conference, the presiding officer shall issue a notice of public hearing in accordance with the requirements of section 4-177(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes.(d) The presiding officer shall have the authority to implement the provisions of this section by appropriate order.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 46a-54-80a
Adopted effective November 4, 2002