Section 20247.1 - Case Management Conference(a) Within 20 days after the respondent files an answer to the complaint or timely could have filed an answer to the complaint, a mandatory telephonic case management conference shall be scheduled by the chief administrative law judge or executive secretary. The assigned administrative law judge may continue the date of the case management conference. At this case management conference, parties shall be expected to address the following issues: (1) Whether the parties intend to conduct discovery, and, if so, when discovery will be completed and any anticipated discovery issues or disputes.(2) Any facts or issues that are undisputed and may be subject to stipulation.(3) Whether the case is expected to present any novel or complex legal issues.(4) Any anticipated motions before hearing that may narrow the issues in the case or that may eliminate any claims or defenses.(5) The appropriate timing for assignment of a settlement judge to the matter.(6) The parties' availability for hearing.(b) The parties shall meet and confer regarding the matters to be addressed at the case management conference and shall file, jointly or separately, a case management conference statement no later than five days before the scheduled date of the conference. The assigned administrative law judge may take the case management conference off calendar if the administrative law judge finds the parties' case management conference statement or statements sufficiently address the matters to be addressed at the conference. The administrative law judge shall issue an order summarizing the results of the case management conference as soon as practicable after the conference is held or, if taken off calendar, was scheduled to be held.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 20247.1
1. New section filed 8-29-2023; operative 10/1/2023 (Register 2023, No. 35). Note: Authority cited: Section 1144, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 1160.2 and 1160.3, Labor Code.
1. New section filed 8-29-2023; operative 10/1/2023 (Register 2023, No. 35).