W. Va. Code R. § 32-8-7 - Conferences; Informal Disposition of Cases

7.1. At any time prior to the hearing or thereafter, the Board, its designee or its duly appointed hearing examiner may hold conferences for the following purposes:

7.1.1. To dispose of procedural requests, prehearing motions or similar matters;

7.1.2. To simplify or settle issues by consent of the parties; or

7.1.3. To provide for the informal disposition of cases by stipulation or agreement.

7.2. The Board or its appointed hearing examiner may cause such conferences to be held on its own motion or by the request of a party.

7.3. The Board may also initiate or consider stipulation or agreement proposals with regard to the informal disposition of cases and may enter into such stipulations and/or agreements without conference.§ 32-8-8. Depositions.

8.1. Evidentiary depositions may be taken and read or otherwise included into evidence as in civil actions in the circuit courts of this State.

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W. Va. Code R. § 32-8-7