- A. When proceedings involving a common question of law or fact or common parties are pending before the hearing body, the presiding officer may, upon the presiding officer’s own volition or upon request of any party, order a consolidated hearing on any or all the matters at issue.
- B. In furtherance of convenience, to avoid prejudice, or when separate hearings will be conducive to expedition and economy, the presiding officer may, upon the presiding officer’s own volition or upon request of any party, order any proceeding severed with respect to some or all issues or parties.
- C. The presiding officer shall send a written ruling granting or denying consolidation or severance to all parties, identifying the cases, and the reasons for the decision.
Historical Note
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 48, effective December 15, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). The Section heading has been updated to title case to reflect current standards in Chapter style and format (Supp. 21-2). Amended by final exempt rulemaking at 27 A.A.R. 2353, (October 22, 2021), effective September 27, 2021 (Supp. 21-4).