Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section Mil 202.04 - Postponements or Continuance(a) Any party to a hearing may make an oral or written motion that a hearing be postponed or continued to a later date or time.(b) If a postponement or continuance is requested by a party to the hearing, it shall be granted if the presiding officer determines that good cause has been demonstrated.(c) Good cause shall include: (1) The unavailability of parties, witnesses or attorneys necessary to conduct the hearing;(2) The likelihood that the hearing will not be necessary because the parties have reached a settlement; or(3) Any other circumstance that demonstrates that a postponement or continuance would assist in resolving the case fairly.(d) If the later date, time and place are known at the time of the hearing that is being postponed or continued, the date, time and place shall be stated on the record.(e) If the later date, time and place are not known at the time of the hearing that is being postponed or continued, the presiding officer shall issue a written scheduling order stating the date, time and place of the postponed hearing as soon as practicable.N.H. Admin. Code § Mil 202.04