Section 10.1 Continuance of hearing(a) On request of a party or on the court's own motion, the court may continue a scheduled hearing.(b) The party seeking a continuance shall file a written request as far in advance of the scheduled hearing as possible. The request shall state the reason for the continuance and indicate whether each party has agreed to the continuance.(c) The party seeking a continuance shall send a copy of the request to each attorney of record and self-represented party and certify to the court that the copy has been sent.(d) The court may waive the requirements of subsections (b) and (c) if strict adherence will cause injustice.(e) The court may act on a request for continuance or objection to the request without notice and hearing. Section 10.2 Assessment of expenses if hearing continued(a) If the court grants the request of a party for a continuance, the court may assess fees and expenses against the requesting party under C.G.S. section 45a-106a(g) or 45a-107(g).(b) If the court continues a hearing because a party or attorney for the party failed to attend the hearing, the court may assess fees and expenses against the party under C.G.S. section 45a-106a(g) or 45a-107(g). Rule 10 adopted effective 7/1/2013. Section 10.2 amended effective 7/1/2017. Section 10.2 amended effective 1/1/2020.