New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Chapter 1 - UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE RULES
Subchapter 4 - AGENCY RESPONSIBILITY BEFORE TRANSMISSION TO THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Section 1:1-4.2 - Settlement by agencies prior to transmittal to the Office of Administrative Law

If an agency attempts settlement prior to transmitting the matter to the Office of Administrative Law, settlement efforts may be conducted in any manner the agency believes may be appropriate and productive. A copy of the agency's settlement process and procedures shall be filed with the Director. The agency may utilize its own personnel or may request in writing to the Director of the Office of Administrative Law the services of an administrative law judge. An administrative law judge who conducts pre-transmission settlement efforts at the request of an agency will not thereafter be assigned to hear the case if settlement efforts are unsuccessful and the case is transmitted.