Section 200.448  Stipulations

Parties may by stipulation agree upon any facts involved in the proceeding. The facts stipulated shall be considered as evidence in the proceeding, provided that the Administrative Law Judge may require proof of any fact by evidence where matters of public interest are involved.  At any stage of the hearing, or after all parties have completed the presentation of their evidence, the Administrative Law Judge may call upon any party or the Department for further material or relevant evidence upon any issue.