LAC 46:XXXIII.915. Motions for Continuance of Hearing

A. A motion for continuance of hearing shall be filed within the delay prescribed by §913 of these rules, provided that the board may accept the filing of a motion for continuance at any time prior to hearing upon a showing of good cause not discoverable within the time otherwise provided for the filing of prehearing motions. B. A scheduled hearing may be continued by the disciplinary hearing committee chairman (chairman) only upon a showing by respondent or complaint counsel that there are substantial legitimate grounds that the hearing should be continued balancing the right of the respondent to a reasonable opportunity to prepare and present a defense to the complaint and the board's responsibility to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Except in extraordinary circumstances evidenced by verified motion or accompanying affidavit, the board will not ordinarily grant a motion to continue a hearing that has been previously continued upon motion of the same party. C. If an initial motion for continuance is not opposed, it may be granted by the executive director of the board, the board president or the chairman.