La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-12543

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-12543 - Preliminary Conferences

A. Although not specifically required, the Bureau of Appeals may schedule a preliminary conference. The purposes of the preliminary conference include, but are not limited to:

1. clarification, formulations and simplifications of issues;

2. resolution of controversial matters;

3. exchange of documents and information;

4. stipulations of fact to avoid unnecessary introduction of witnesses;

5. other matters which may aid disposition of the issues; and

6. scheduling a hearing date that is convenient to all parties.

B. When the Bureau of Appeals schedules a preliminary conference, all parties shall be notified in writing. The notice shall direct any parties and their attorneys to appear on a specific date and at a specific time and place.

C. When the preliminary conference resolves all or some of the matters in controversy, a summary of the findings agreed to at the conference shall be provided by the administrative law judge. When the preliminary conference does not resolve all of the matters in controversy, an administrative hearing shall be scheduled on those matters still in controversy.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-12543

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 35:2441 (November 2009).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2116.