(a) The hearing officer may order a prehearing conference to determine the relevant issues to the hearing and to address evidentiary matters, including, but not limited to, the:

1. (1) Relevance of documentary evidence;
2. (2) Relevance of testimonial evidence; or
3. (3) Limitation of repetitive evidence, including the testimony of witnesses.

(c) Within five (5) days of the date a request for hearing is filed, any party to a hearing may request a prehearing conference to:

1. (1) Determine the relevant issues; and
2. (2) Address evidentiary matters.

(d)

1. (1) The hearing officer shall inform the parties of their responsibility to provide notice to the hearing officer at least twenty-four (24) hours before the case is set for hearing as to the status of the case.
2. (2) Failure to contact the hearing officer as required may result in dismissal of the case without prejudice.
3. (3) In the event a change of status occurs thereafter, the parties shall forthwith notify the hearing officer of the change.