Section 210.80  Continuances

The Hearing Officer may grant for good cause, e.g. unavailability of a witness or party or illness, a subsequent continuance at the request of a party or a continuance on his own motion.  A hearing may be adjourned by the Hearing Officer to permit further testimony or argument whenever this action is beneficial for the development of a clear and complete record. One continuance shall be granted to any party as a matter of right if the request is received by the Office at least one week prior to the scheduled hearing.  In determining whether to grant a subsequent continuance, the Hearing Officer will consider factors such as the number of continuances already granted to a party.