Continuances

Continuances may be granted at the discretion of the Department empowered to make the final decision except that the Commissioner, Hearing Officer, or Administrative Law Judge may grant a continuance as provided by these rules or when based on any procedural matter of law. The Department may delegate authority to grant or deny continuances to one or more members of that Department who will hear the case in which a continuance has been requested. Arguments concerning a continuance may be submitted to the Commissioner, Hearing Officer, or Administrative Law Judge for transmittal to the Department. All requests for continuances should be made in writing at least five (5) days prior to the hearing. The Department may waive this requirement for good cause shown as justice requires.