10A NCAC 05E .0118       CONTINUANCES AND EXTENSIONS OF TIME

The Hearing Officer may grant continuances and extensions of time to file only in compelling circumstances and with due regard for the interests of justice and the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings.  A request for continuance may be made in writing or by phone, but must be received by the Hearing Officer no later than 5:00 p.m. two days prior to the date of hearing.  A request for extension of time in which to file a document may be made in writing or by phone, but must be received by the Hearing Officer no later than 5:00 p.m. two days prior to the date the document is due.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B‑10; 143B‑138; 143B‑181.1; 42 U.S.C., Sec. 3027(a)(5);

45 C.F.R., Part 1321; 45 C.F.R., Part 74, Appendix G;

Eff. October 1, 1988;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 23, 2015.