1. (a) Pursuant to RSA 541-A:38, the office shall encourage resolution of disputes by agreement between the parties.

2. (b) Should the parties fully resolve a case pending before the office by mutual agreement:

   1. (1) The parties shall submit a written stipulation to that effect, signed by all parties and intervenors; and
   2. (2) The ombudsman shall issue an order dismissing the case, either with or without prejudice.

3. (c) In determining whether a settled case should be dismissed with or without prejudice, in whole or in part, the ombudsman shall consider:

   1. (1) The nature of the settlement;
   2. (2) The procedural history of the case; and
   3. (3) The likely impact of the order upon other cases.
4. (d) The stipulation submitted under (b) above shall indicate whether each party or intervenor wishes the case to be dismissed with or without prejudice.

Source. #13921, eff 5-20-24