---
kind: "section"
citation: "17 C.F.R. § 12.101"
title: "17"
number: "12.101"
heading: "Functions and responsibilities of the Administrative Judge."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/17/12.101"
---

# §12.101. Functions and responsibilities of the Administrative Judge.


The Administrative Judge shall be responsible for the fair and orderly conduct of the proceeding and shall have the authority:

- (a) To rule upon discovery-related motions, and to take such action pursuant to [§ 12.35](/cfr/17/12.35.md) as is appropriate if a party fails to comply with a discovery order;
- (b) To issue orders for the production of documents and tangible things and orders for written testimony, as provided in [§ 12.34](/cfr/17/12.34.md);
- (c) To issue subpoenas pursuant to [§ 12.34](/cfr/17/12.34.md) and [§ 12.36](/cfr/17/12.36.md);
- (d) To issue orders of default for good cause shown against any party who fails to participate in the proceeding, or to comply with any provisions of these rules;
- (e) To receive submissions of proof;
- (f) Make the final decision in accordance with [§ 12.106](/cfr/17/12.106.md) of these rules; and
- (g) Issue such orders as are necessary and appropriate to effectuate the orderly conduct of the proceeding.

## Notes

### Amendments

[49 FR 6621, Feb. 22, 1984; 49 FR 15070, Apr. 17, 1984, as amended at 78 FR 12937, Feb. 26, 2013; 86 FR 64356, Nov. 18, 2021]

### Authority

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2(a)(12), 12a(5), and 18.

### Source

Source: 49 FR 6621, Feb. 22, 1984, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[49 FR 6621, Feb. 22, 1984; 49 FR 15070, Apr. 17, 1984, as amended at 78 FR 12937, Feb. 26, 2013; 86 FR 64356, Nov. 18, 2021]