30 Miss. Code. R. 2825-1.5 - Informal Proceedings

A. At any time, any matter before the Board may be resolved through informal proceedings by stipulation, agreed settlement proposal, or agreed order of dismissal. Any agreed settlement proposal must be approved by the Board Hearing Panel upon a majority vote of those qualified to vote and must be approved further by the Respondent, upon a knowing and intentional waiver by the Respondent of his or her right to a hearing. This process may occur at any time prior to the Board or its Hearing Panel entering any order with respect to the allegation.

B. Respondent and Board Participation in the informal proceedings is voluntary and may be terminated by either party without prejudicing the right to proceed with a contested case. The parties may agree in writing by stipulation of the following:

1) Any undisputed claims, facts, testimony, documents, or issues; and

2) Evidence to be introduced without objection.

C. No Board member is presumed to be biased and shall not be excused from participating in the adjudication and deliberation of a case or action based solely on the reason that the member considered a proposed settlement, consent agreement, or other proposal for resolution of a pending allegation or disciplinary or licensure action.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 2825-1.5

Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended).

Adopted 9/22/2019 Amended 7/11/2024 Amended 3/17/2025