OAR 808-009-0095: Discovery and Subpoenas

(1) The agency delegates to the hearing officer assigned to hear a claim the authority to: (a) Order and control discovery under OAR 137-003-0570 related to the hearing on the claim, except an hearing officer may not authorize a party to take a deposition that must be paid for by the agency. (b) Issue subpoenas under OAR 137-003-0585 that are related to the hearing on the claim. (2) The agency waives receipt of notice that a party seeks to take the testimony of a witness by deposition under OAR 137-003-0570.