1. (a) An adjudicative proceeding shall be initiated at any time if:

   1. (1) The ombudsman concludes that to issue notice of such a proceeding would be beneficial to reaching a fair and expeditious resolution of the case;
   2. (2) The matter has reached a stage at which it is considered a contested case; and
   3. (3) The ombudsman issues an order of notice pursuant to Part Rko 210 above.

2. (b) An adjudicative proceeding shall be initiated upon the request of a party or intervenor if:

   1. (1) A party or intervenor files a motion requesting such a proceeding; and
   2. (2) The ombudsman concludes that granting the motion would be beneficial to reaching a fair and expeditious resolution of the case.

Source. #13921, eff 5-20-24