To expedite the orderly conduct and disposition of any hearing, at such prehearing conferences as may be held, there may be considered, in addition to any offer of settlement or proposals of adjustment, the possibility of the following:
1. The simplification of issues. 2. The necessity or desirability of amendments to the pleadings. 3. The exchange and acceptance of service of exhibits proposed to be offered in evidence. 4. The obtaining of admission as to, or stipulations of, facts not remaining in dispute, or the authenticity of documents which may properly shorten the hearing. 5. The limitation of the number of witnesses. 6. The limitation of the time allowed for the testimony of expert witnesses. 7. Any other matter as may aid in expediting the orderly conduct of the proceeding. N.D. Admin Code 13-01.1-03-02
Effective January 1, 1980; amended effective November 1, 1994.General Authority: NDCC 6-01-04, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 6-01-01, 6-01-04, 28-32-08.3