§ 962.17 (Rule 17) Ex parte communications.
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Communications between a Presiding Officer and a party may not be made on any matter in issue unless on notice and opportunity for all parties to participate. This prohibition does not apply to procedural matters. A memorandum of any communication between the Presiding Officer and a party will be transmitted by the Presiding Officer to all parties.
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