044-32 Wyo. Code R. §§ 32-14 - Setting Hearings, Other Proceedings, and Location of Hearings

(a) The hearing officer or the agency, as applicable, shall assign a docket number to each contested case. All papers, pleadings, motions, and orders filed thereafter shall contain:

(i) a conspicuous reference to the assigned docket number;

(ii) a caption setting forth the title of the contested case and a brief designation describing the document filed;

(iii) the name, address, telephone number, and signature of the person who prepared the document; and

(iv) an e-mail address and/or fax number to allow for electronic service, unless otherwise ordered.

(b) The hearing officer shall set the course of proceedings, which may include, but is not limited to, scheduling informal conferences, confidentiality issues, summary disposition deadlines, motion practice, settlement conferences, and the evidentiary hearing.

(c) Prehearing conferences may be held at the discretion of the hearing officer. Any party may request a prehearing conference to address issues such as discovery, motion deadlines, scheduling orders, or status conferences.

(d) At the hearing officer's discretion, and unless otherwise provided by the agency, telephone or videoconference calls may be used to conduct any proceeding. At the discretion of the hearing officer, parties or their witnesses may be allowed to participate in any hearing by telephone or videoconference.

(e) The hearing officer shall determine the location for proceedings.

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044-32 Wyo. Code R. §§ 32-14

Amended, Eff. 2/21/2018.