Section R2-19-110. Continuing or Expediting a Hearing; Reconven- ing a Hearing

A.      Continuing or expediting a hearing. When ruling on a motion to continue or expedite, the administrative law judge shall con- sider such factors as:

1.        The time remaining between the filing of the motion and the hearing date;

2.        The position of other parties;

3.        The reasons for expediting the hearing or for the unavail- ability of the party, representative, or counsel on the date of the scheduled hearing;

4.        Whether testimony of an unavailable witness can be taken telephonically or by deposition; and

5.        The status of settlement negotiations.

B.       Reconvening a hearing. The administrative law judge may recess a hearing and reconvene at a future date by a verbal rul- ing.

Historical Note

Section adopted by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 563, effective February 3, 1999 (Supp. 99-1).