Section 657.35.12. Discovery.

       35.12(1) Procedures. Discovery procedures applicable in civil actions are applicable in contested cases. Unless lengthened or shortened by these rules or by order of the presiding officer, time periods for compliance with discovery shall be as provided in the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure.

       35.12(2) Motions. Any motion relating to discovery shall allege that the moving party has previously made a good-faith attempt to resolve the discovery issues involved with the opposing party. The presiding officer shall rule on motions in regard to discovery. Opposing parties shall be afforded the opportunity to respond within ten days of the filing of the motion unless the time is shortened as provided in subrule 35.12(1). The presiding officer may rule on the basis of the written motion and any response, or may order argument on the motion.

       35.12(3) Admissibility of evidence. Evidence obtained in discovery may be used in the contested case proceeding if that evidence would otherwise be admissible in that proceeding.