Administrative Hearings, Office of

General Agency, Board or Commission Rules

Chapter 7: Special Rules Relating to Settlement

Effective Date: 12/15/1994 to 11/18/2002

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 270.0001.7.12151994

CHAPTER 7

SPECIAL RULES RELATING TO SETTLEMENT OR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES

Section 1. Referrals to the Office of Administrative Hearings. Any state agency may request the Office provide hearing services consisting of non-binding settlement conferences or other alternative dispute resolution. Any such request shall be in writing and properly served by the agency on all parties to the particular matter, shall define the scope of the requested hearing services, and shall indicate that all parties agree to the limited assignment. Sections 9-2-2202(b), W.S. 1992 and 16-3-112(b), W.S. 1982.

Section 2. Conduct of Settlement Conferences. Settlement conferences or other alternative dispute resolution conducted before the Office shall be in accordance with any appropriate procedures prescribed by the presiding officer designated by the Office.

Section 3. Reporting Results of Settlement Conferences. No later than fifteen (15) days after the conclusion of settlement or other alternative dispute resolution proceedings before the Office, the presiding officer shall notify the agency, in writing, and with proper notice to all parties, whether settlement appears to have resulted. The presiding officer shall not disclose the terms of any settlement, but shall instead rely upon the parties properly submitting settlement documents to the other agency.