1. (1) Parties may obtain discovery before the commission in the same manner and by the same methods as provided under ch. 804, Stats., unless inconsistent with or prohibited by statute, or as otherwise determined by the commission. When resort would normally be had to a circuit court under ch. 804, Stats., resort shall be had to the commission.

2. (2) The commission shall refuse to hear any and all motions concerning discovery under ch. 804, Stats., unless moving counsel shall first advise the commission in writing that after serious effort to resolve differences, counsel are unable to reach an accord. This statement shall further recite the circumstances of such efforts to resolve differences and the names of all persons participating therein.

   Note: Section TA 1.35 interprets s. 73.01 (4) (d), Stats.

History

History: Cr. Register, July, 1981, No. 307, eff. 8-1-81.