Section 208-08-060. Discovery.

(1) Motion required. Unless discovery is included in the prehearing order as provided in WAC 208-08-110, a party wishing to make discovery must file a motion for discovery with the presiding officer. The party must also serve the discovery motion on all other parties to the proceeding. Any party opposing the motion must file a response with the presiding officer and the response must be served on all parties within ten calendar days after service of the motion.

(2) Hearing on discovery motion. Any party may request a hearing on a discovery motion. If the presiding officer determines that a hearing on the motion is warranted, he or she shall give all parties at least three business days notice of the time and place for the hearing.

(3) Decision on motion. The presiding officer may determine the extent and conditions of discovery in any adjudicative proceeding, considering the criteria set forth in RCW 34.05.446(3) and WAC 208-08-070 and 208-08-080. The presiding officer shall rule upon the motion only after all parties have responded or the time for response has passed.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.320.040 and 34.05.250. WSR 96-11-035, § 208-08-060, filed 5/6/96, effective 6/6/96.]

RCW 43.320.040 and 34.05.250. WSR 96-11-035, § 208-08-060, filed 5/6/96, effective 6/6/96.

Rules

208-08-110,208-08-070,208-08-080,