Section 1.224  Prehearing Conference

a)         Upon written notice by the Administrative Law Judge in any proceeding, parties or their attorneys may be directed to appear at a specified time and place for a conference, prior to or during the course of hearing for the purposes of:

1)         Simplifying the issues;

2)         Amending the pleadings for clarifications, amplification, or limitation;

3)         Making admissions of facts or stipulating to the admissibility of any matters to expedite the hearing;

4)         Limiting the number of witnesses;

5)         Exchanging prepared testimony and exhibits; and

6)         Aiding in the simplification of the evidence and disposition of the proceeding.

b)         After a prehearing conference, the Administrative Law Judge shall provide all parties with a statement which recites:

1)         Any ruling on motions or other actions taken by the Administrative Law Judge;

2)         Any agreements made by the parties as to any of the matters considered; and

3)         Those issues remaining for hearing.

c)         A stenographer may be present to transcribe the proceedings at a prehearing conference.  All costs related to the stenographic services shall be borne by the party requesting such service.

(Source:  Added at 19 Ill. Reg. 12451, effective August 21, 1995)