Section 388-02-0175 - What is a prehearing meeting?(1) A prehearing meeting is an informal meeting with a DSHS representative that may be held before any prehearing conference or hearing.(2) A DSHS representative may contact you before the scheduled hearing to arrange a prehearing meeting. You may also contact DSHS to request a prehearing meeting.(3) A prehearing meeting is voluntary. You are not required to request one and you are not required to participate in one.(4) The prehearing meeting includes you and/or your representative, the DSHS representative, and any other party. An ALJ does not attend a prehearing meeting.(5) The prehearing meeting gives the parties an opportunity to:(b) Exchange documents and witness statements;(c) Resolve issues through agreement or withdrawal; and(d) Ask questions about the hearing process and the laws and rules that apply.(6) A prehearing meeting may be held or information exchanged:(b) By telephone conference call;(c) Through correspondence; or(d) Any combination of the above that is agreeable to the parties.(7) If a prehearing conference is required by the program or rule, a prehearing meeting may not be an option available to you.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-02-0175
Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.020. 00-18-059, § 388-02-0175, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00.