# 17 C.F.R. § 12.101 (2026): Functions and responsibilities of the Administrative Judge

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P12_S12_101

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 C.F.R. § 12.101 (2026)
- **Heading:** Functions and responsibilities of the Administrative Judge
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 17 CFR: Commodity and Securities Exchanges / Chapter I: COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION / Part 12: RULES RELATING TO REPARATIONS / Subpart C: Rules Applicable to Voluntary Decisional Proceedings / § 12.101: § 12.101   Functions and responsibilities of the Administrative Judge.

## Text

The Administrative Judge shall be responsible for the fair and orderly conduct of the proceeding and shall have the authority:
(a) To rule upon discovery-related motions, and to take such action pursuant to § 12.35 as is appropriate if a party fails to comply with a discovery order;
(b) To issue orders for the production of documents and tangible things and orders for written testimony, as provided in § 12.34;
(c) To issue subpoenas pursuant to § 12.34 and § 12.36;
(d) To issue orders of default for good cause shown against any party who fails to participate in the proceeding, or to comply with any provisions of these rules;
(e) To receive submissions of proof;
(f) Make the final decision in accordance with § 12.106 of these rules; and
(g) Issue such orders as are necessary and appropriate to effectuate the orderly conduct of the proceeding.
[49 FR 6621, Feb. 22, 1984; 49 FR 15070, Apr. 17, 1984, as amended at 78 FR 12937, Feb. 26, 2013; 86 FR 64356, Nov. 18, 2021]

## Nearby sections

- [17 C.F.R. § 12.100 (2026) § 12.100   Scope and applicability of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P12_S12_100.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 12.101 (2026) § 12.101   Functions and responsibilities of the Administrative Judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P12_S12_101.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 12.102 (2026) § 12.102   Disqualification of Administrative Judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P12_S12_102.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 12.103 (2026) § 12.103   Filing of documents; subscription; service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P12_S12_103.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 12.104 (2026) § 12.104   Amendments to pleadings; motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P12_S12_104.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 12.105 (2026) § 12.105   Submission of proof only in documentary or tangible form.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P12_S12_105.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 12.106 (2026) § 12.106   Final decision and order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P12_S12_106.md)

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