N.H. Admin. Code § Pol 206.16

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Pol 206.16 - Continuances

The following shall apply to continuances:

(a) Any party to a hearing may make an oral or written motion that a hearing be continued to a later date or time.

(b) If a postponement 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 pursuant to (b) above shall include but is not limited to:

(1) The unavailability of parties, witnesses or attorneys necessary to conduct the hearing;

(2) The likelihood that a hearing will not be necessary because the parties have reached a settlement; or

(3) Any other circumstances that demonstrate that a postponement 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 continued, the date, time and place shall be stated on the record. If the later date, time and place are not known at the time of the hearing that is being postponed, the presiding officer shall issue a written order stating the date, time and place of the continued hearing as soon as practicable.

N.H. Admin. Code § Pol 206.16

#7302, eff 6-8-00; ss by #9167, INTERIM, eff 6-3-08, EXPIRES: 11-30-08; ss and moved by #9223-A, eff 8-1-08 (from Pol 206.15 )