Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part 23 - Division of Administration Hearings
Chapter 4 - Pre-Hearing Matters
Rule 18-23-4.9 - Pre-Hearing Conferences
Current through September 24, 2024
The Hearing Officer may hold a prehearing conference at a time and manner established by the Hearing Officer. The conference may be held telephonically. The Hearing Officer may issue a prehearing order outlining the issues to be discussed. The Hearing Officer shall oversee the discussion of topics including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Identification, simplification, and clarification of the issues underlying the hearing;
2. Explanation of procedures, establishment of dates for the hearing, and explanation of the role of the parties, representatives, and the Hearing Officer;
3. Stipulations and admissions of fact and the content and authenticity of documents;
4. Disclosure of the number and identities of witnesses;
5. Exploration of the possibility of settlement, if permissible; and,
6. Identification of other such matters that promote the orderly and prompt conduct of the hearing.
Miss. Code Ann. 43-1-2(4)(b); 2 C.F.R. § 200.342; 7 C.F.R. 273.15(j); 7 C.F.R. § 273.16(f); 7 C.F.R. § 273.16(h).
