§ 185.120 Prehearing conferences

5 CFR 185.120(a)(a) The ALJ may schedule prehearing conferences as appropriate.

5 CFR 185.120(b)(b) Upon the motion of any party, the ALJ shall schedule at least one prehearing conference at a reasonable time in advance of the hearing.

5 CFR 185.120(c)(c) The ALJ may use prehearing conferences to discuss the following:

5 CFR 185.120(c)(1)(1) Simplification of the issues;

5 CFR 185.120(c)(2)(2) The necessity or desirability of amendments to the pleadings, including the need for a more definite statement;

5 CFR 185.120(c)(3)(3) Stipulations and admissions of fact or as to the contents and authenticity of documents;

5 CFR 185.120(c)(4)(4) Whether the parties can agree to submission of the case on a stipulated record;

5 CFR 185.120(c)(5)(5) Whether a party chooses to waive appearance at an oral hearing and to submit only documentary evidence (subject to the objection of other parties) and written argument;

5 CFR 185.120(c)(6)(6) Limitation of the number of witnesses;

5 CFR 185.120(c)(7)(7) Scheduling dates for the exchange of witness lists and of proposed exhibits;

5 CFR 185.120(c)(8)(8) Discovery;

5 CFR 185.120(c)(9)(9) The time and place for the hearing; and

5 CFR 185.120(c)(10)(10) Such other matters as may tend to expedite the fair and just disposition of the proceedings.

5 CFR 185.120(d)(d) The ALJ may issue an order containing all matters agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the ALJ at a prehearing conference.