Within a reasonable amount of time prior to the scheduled hearing, the parties shall exchange all documents to be introduced into evidence at the hearing. The hearing officer, or in the absence of a hearing officer the Director, shall make all other decisions concerning pre-hearing discovery when requested to do so by either party.

Author: Kippy Tate

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-14B-1, et seq.; 41-9-140, et seq.

History: New Rule: Filed September 23, 2002; effective October 28, 2002.