Motions prior to hearing

Prior to the hearing on the merits, appropriate motions, including motions concerning discovery, inspection and disclosure of books, papers, records or documents, may be filed by the claimant or the attorney general and unless the parties request oral argument or testimony in conjunction with the motion, the claims commissioner shall decide the motion upon the written presentation. The claimant and the attorney general may submit memoranda in support of their respective positions. (Effective November 20, 1981)