# 39 C.F.R. § 962.10 (2026): (Rule 10) Prehearing conferences

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_10

## Section

- **Citation:** 39 C.F.R. § 962.10 (2026)
- **Heading:** (Rule 10) Prehearing conferences
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 39 CFR: Postal Service / Chapter I: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE / Part 962: ADMINISTRATIVE FALSE CLAIMS ACT / § 962.10: § 962.10   (Rule 10) Prehearing conferences.

## Text

(a) At a reasonable time before the hearing, and with adequate notice to all parties, the Presiding Officer may conduct one or more prehearing conferences to discuss the following:
(1) Simplifying the issues;
(2) As necessary or desirable, amending the pleadings, including the need for a more definite statement;
(3) Stipulating or admitting to facts or the contents and authenticity of documents;
(4) Limiting the number of witnesses;
(5) Exchanging witness lists, copies of prior witness statements, and copies of hearing exhibits;
(6) Scheduling dates for the exchange of witness lists and proposed exhibits;
(7) Conducting discovery;
(8) Changing the hearing schedule; and
(9) Any other matters related to the proceeding.
(b) Within a reasonable time after the prehearing conference, the Presiding Officer will issue an order detailing all matters agreed to by the parties, or ordered by the Presiding Officer, at such conference.

## Nearby sections

- [39 C.F.R. § 962.1 (2026) § 962.1   (Rule 1) Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_1.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.2 (2026) § 962.2   (Rule 2) Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_2.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.3 (2026) § 962.3   (Rule 3) Petition for hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_3.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.4 (2026) § 962.4   (Rule 4) Referral of complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_4.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.5 (2026) § 962.5   (Rule 5) Scope of hearing; evidentiary standard.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_5.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.6 (2026) § 962.6   (Rule 6) Notice of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_6.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.7 (2026) § 962.7   (Rule 7) Hearing location.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_7.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.8 (2026) § 962.8   (Rule 8) Rights of parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_8.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.9 (2026) § 962.9   (Rule 9) Responsibilities and authority of presiding officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_9.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.10 (2026) § 962.10   (Rule 10) Prehearing conferences.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_10.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.11 (2026) § 962.11   (Rule 11) Respondent access to information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_11.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.12 (2026) § 962.12   (Rule 12) Depositions; interrogatories; admission of facts; production and inspection of documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_12.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.13 (2026) § 962.13   (Rule 13) Subpoenas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_13.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 962.14 (2026) § 962.14   (Rule 14) Enforcement of subpoenas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P962_S962_14.md)

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