Ill. Admin. Code tit. 35 § 168.245

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section 168.245 - Pre-Hearing Conferences

a) A pre-hearing conference may be scheduled at the Hearing Officer's discretion or as a result of a request by any party. This conference shall be for the purpose of considering:

1) The simplification of issues of fact and law;

2) The necessity or desirability of amending pleadings or documents for the purpose of clarification, amplification, or limitation;

3) The possibility of making admissions of fact or stipulations concerning the foundation for testimony or exhibits or use of matters of public record, to avoid unnecessary introduction of proof;

4) The limitation of the number of witnesses, including experts;

5) The usefulness of prior mutual exchange between or among parties of prepared testimony and exhibits; and

6) Such other matters as may aid in the simplification of the evidence and disposition of the proceeding.

b) After a pre-hearing conference, the Hearing Officer; shall provide all parties with a statement which recites:

1) Any action taken by the Hearing Officer;

2) Any agreements made by the parties as to any of the matters considered; and

3) Those issues remaining for hearing.

c) A certified court reporter may be present at a pre-hearing conference. All costs related to the court reporting services shall be borne by the party requesting such service.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 35, § 168.245