Section 420 - Pre-Hearing Conference(a) At any time before a hearing, the Standards Board or the hearing officer may, on its own initiative, or at the request of a party, direct the parties or their representatives to exchange information or to participate in a pre-hearing conference for the purpose of considering matters which will tend to simplify the issues or expedite the proceedings. If a hearing officer has been assigned, the hearing officer may resolve such requests without the Board's involvement.(b) The Standards Board or the hearing officer may issue a prehearing order which includes the agreements reached by the parties. Such order shall be served on all parties and shall be a part of the record.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 420
1. New NOTE filed 7-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 30).
2. Amendment of section heading, section and NOTE filed 1-9-2003; operative 2-8-2003 (Register 2003, No. 2). Note: Authority cited: Section 143.2, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 143 and 143.2, Labor Code.
1. New Note filed 7-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 30).
2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 1-9-2003; operative 2-8-2003 (Register 2003, No. 2).