HAR §6-23-26. Computation of time; extension of time

(a) In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by this subchapter, or any order of the board or a hearing officer, the day of the act, event, or defaul t afte r which the designated period of time is to run shall not be included. The last day of the period shall be incl uded unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the State, i n which event the period of time runs until the end of the next day which is neither a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. I ntermediate Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays shall not be included in the computation when the period of time prescribed or al l owed is seven days or less. A half holiday shall not be considered a holiday for purposes of these computations. All references in this subchap t er to days shall mean calendar days, unless otherwise expressed. (b) Except for the time for filing exceptions under section 6-23-S0(b), but including the limitations period, whenever a person or agency is required or allowed to act within a time specified by this s ubchapter, the board or hearing officer may: (1) Extend such period, for a reasonable amoun t of time, if a written request is filed with the board or hearing officer before the specified period expires; or (2) Upon motion, permit the act to be done after the expiration of the specified period where the failure to act was the result of excusable neglect. [Eff and comp 11/26/2009; am and comp APR 1 1 ion 1 (Auth: HRS § § 8 8 - 28 , 91- 2 ) ( I mp : HRS § § 91- 2 , 91- 9 ) § G-23-27 Appearances . Any party may appear in person or by counsel or other representative . A 23-21 partner may appear on behalf of a partnership and an officer may appear on behalf of a corporation. Persons who appear as counsel must conform to the standards of conduct and ethics required of practitioners before the courts of the State. [Eff and comp 11/26/2009; comp APR 11 2022] (Auth: HRS §§88-28, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§91-2, 91-9)