• Part Number:
    2200
  • Part Number Title:
    Rules of Procedure
  • Standard Number:
  • Title:
    Prehearing conferences and orders.
  • GPO Source:
    e-CFR
2200.51(a)
Scheduling conference.
2200.51(a)(1)

The Judge may, upon the Judge's discretion, consult with the attorneys, non-attorney party representatives, and any self-represented parties, by a scheduling conference, telephone, mail, or other suitable means, and within 30 days after the filing of the answer, enter a scheduling order that limits the time:

2200.51(a)(1)(i)
To join other parties and to amend the pleadings;
2200.51(a)(1)(ii)
To file and hear motions; and
2200.51(a)(1)(iii)
To complete discovery.
2200.51(a)(2)
The scheduling order also may include:
2200.51(a)(2)(i)
The date or dates for conferences before hearing, a final prehearing conference, and hearing; and
2200.51(a)(2)(ii)
Any other matters appropriate to the circumstances of the case.
2200.51(b)

Prehearing conference. In addition to the prehearing procedures set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16, the Judge may, upon the Judge's own initiative or on the motion of a party, direct the parties to confer among themselves to consider settlement, stipulation of facts, or any other matter that may expedite the hearing.