Code of Massachusetts Regulations
804 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
Title 804 CMR 1.00 - Rules of Procedure
Section 1.11 - Certification of Issues to Public Hearing
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Certification. When the Investigating Commissioner determines that the public interest requires a certification of issues to public hearing, the Investigating Commissioner shall issue a certification order in the name of the Commission pursuant to M.G.L. c. 151B, § 5.
(2) Certification Process. The Investigating Commissioner may issue a certification order sua sponte or upon notification that discovery is complete, or, if circumstances so warrant, the Investigating Commissioner may schedule a conference pursuant to 804 CMR 1.11(3) prior to issuance of such order to determine which issues, if any, shall be certified to public hearing.
(3) Certification Conference. The Investigating Commissioner shall serve notice of the certification conference upon all parties and counsel of record. The Investigating Commissioner may issue an order requiring written submissions by the parties in advance of the certification conference, and failure to provide all written submissions as ordered shall be cause for sanctions. The written submissions shall contain the following:
(4) Certification Order. The certification order shall be in writing, served upon all parties and counsel of record and may provide the following: