- (1) A prehearing conference is a formal proceeding conducted on the record by an ALJ to prepare for a hearing. The ALJ must record the prehearing conference using audio recording equipment (such as a digital recorder or tape recorder).
- (2) An ALJ may conduct the prehearing conference in person, by telephone conference call, or in any other manner acceptable to the parties. Your attendance is mandatory.
- (3) You may lose the right to participate during the hearing if you do not attend the prehearing conference.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.020, 34.05.220. WSR 11-04-074, § 388-02-0195, filed 1/31/11, effective 3/3/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.020. WSR 00-18-059, § 388-02-0195, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00.]