270-2 Wyo. Code R. §§ 2-4 - Informal Proceedings and Alternative Dispute Resolution

(a) Nothing in these rules shall be construed so as to prevent any agency from establishing informal procedures for resolving a contested case or from establishing procedures which are intended to occur prior to an agency's referral for or the initiation of a contested case.

(b) Parties to a contested case are encouraged to resolve the contested case through settlement, informal conference, mediation, arbitration, or other means throughout the duration of a contested case. If the parties choose to engage in mediation, they shall request mediation at least 30 days prior to hearing.

(c) With the consent of all parties, the hearing officer may assign a contested case to another hearing officer on limited assignment for the purpose of nonbinding alternative dispute resolution methods, including settlement conference and mediation. Such settlement conference or mediation shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the hearing officer conducting the settlement conference or mediation.

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270-2 Wyo. Code R. §§ 2-4

Amended, Eff. 7/20/2017.