Wash. Admin. Code § 391-55-321
Fact-finding prehearing conference
Effective Jan 1, 2023WSR 22-23-101RCW 28B.52.080, 41.56.090, 41.58.050, 41.59.110, 41.76.060, 41.80.080, 47.64.135, and 49.39.060PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION
The fact finder may, upon the fact finder's own motion or upon request of a party, convene a prehearing conference.
(1) The purpose of a prehearing conference is to consider any one or more of the following:
- (a) Simplification of issues;
- (b) Identification of evidence or supporting documentation that either one party or both may be required to bring to the hearing;
- (c) Limitations on the number and consolidation of the examination of witnesses;
- (d) Procedural matters; and
- (e) Any other matters that may aid in the disposition or settlement of the case.
- (2) Prehearing conferences may be held by telephone conference call or other electronic means at a time and location specified by the fact finder.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.52.080, 41.56.090, 41.58.050, 41.59.110, 41.76.060, 41.80.080, 47.64.135, and 49.39.060. WSR 22-23-101, § 391-55-321, filed 11/16/22, effective 1/1/23.]