Cal. Civ. Code § 910-2-7-7
Prehearing procedures
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Sec. 7. (a) Before the commencement of the hearing, the administrative law judge may direct parties to file prehearing statements. (b) The prehearing statement must state the name of the party or parties presenting the statement and, unless otherwise directed by the administrative law judge, briefly set forth the following: (1) Issues involved in the proceeding. (2) Facts stipulated by the parties and a statement that the parties have made a good faith effort to stipulate to the greatest extent possible. (3) Facts in dispute. (4) Witnesses, together with a summary of the testimony expected, and exhibits to be presented at the hearing. (5) A brief statement of applicable law. (6) Conclusions to be drawn. (7) Estimated time required for presentation of the party's case. (8) Such other information as may assist in the disposition of the proceeding. (c) Before the commencement or during the course of the hearing, the administrative law judge may direct the parties to participate in a conference to expedite the hearing, in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3-19. (d) The administrative law judge, upon the motion of a party or upon his or her own motion, may request that another administrative law judge conduct settlement negotiations. The order appointing the settlement judge may confine the scope of settlement negotiations to specified issues. The order shall direct the settlement judge to report to the presiding administrative law judge within specified time periods. (e) The settlement judge shall do the following: (1) Convene and preside over conferences and settlement negotiations between the parties and assess the practicalities of a potential settlement. (2) Make a report describing: (A) the status of the settlement negotiations; and (B) settlement prospects; and recommend the termination or continuation of the settlement negotiations. (f) Settlement negotiations shall terminate upon the order of the administrative law judge acting as the settlement judge. The conduct of settlement negotiations shall not unduly delay the commencement of the hearing.
Section 910-2-7-7 of 910 IAC 2 establishes the procedural framework that governs the period before and during administrative hearings in Indiana. Before a hearing begins, an administrative law judge may require parties to submit written prehearing statements covering issues, facts, witnesses, applicable law, and estimated time needed. The rule also allows the administrative law judge to facilitate settlement negotiations through a separately appointed settlement judge, whose role is to assess settlement prospects and report back, without unnecessarily delaying the underlying hearing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers involved in an administrative proceeding under 910 IAC 2 § 910-2-7-7 should be prepared to submit a prehearing statement if directed by the administrative law judge, covering items such as disputed facts, witness summaries, and applicable legal arguments. Compliant operators typically organize their documentation and witness lists well in advance so that prehearing submissions are thorough and timely. If a settlement judge is appointed under this section, participating in good-faith settlement conferences is part of the standard process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who are parties to an administrative proceeding governed by 910 IAC 2 § 910-2-7-7 have the right to participate in prehearing procedures, including submitting a prehearing statement that outlines their position, the facts they dispute, and the witnesses they intend to present. If a settlement judge is appointed, tenants have the opportunity to engage in structured settlement negotiations as part of the process. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help individuals understand how to prepare prehearing materials and what to expect during any settlement conference held under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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