4112-3-02. Fact finding conferences

A commission staff member may be assigned to initiate contact with the complainant and respondent, and conduct a fact-finding conference between the complainant and respondent or their representatives to examine the factual basis behind the charge.

Any party who participates in a fact-finding conference may be accompanied by legal counsel, whose role shall be limited to advising his/her client, unless agreed to by all parties present, including the commission staff member conducting the conference.

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 10/18/2018 and 10/18/2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4112.04
Rule Amplifies: 4112.04 , 4112.05
Prior Effective Dates: 11/04/1971, 11/15/1977, 12/23/1979, 07/12/1989, 10/02/1992, 10/17/2002, 10/21/2013

Prior History: (Effective: 10/21/2013
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 06/12/2013 and 10/21/2018
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4112.04
Rule Amplifies: 4112.04, 4112.05
Prior Effective Dates: 11/4/71; 11/15/77; 12/23/79; 7/12/89; 9/1/92 (Emer.); 10/2/92; 10/17/02)