Section R6-13-148. Postponing the Hearing

A.      A party may ask for postponement of a hearing by calling or writing the Office of Appeals and providing good cause as to why the Office of Appeals should postpone the hearing. Good cause exists if circumstances beyond the party’s reasonable control make it unduly difficult or burdensome for the party or the party’s counsel to attend the hearing on the scheduled date.

B.       Except in emergency circumstances, the appellant shall ensure that the Office of Appeals receives the request for postpone- ment at least five workdays before the scheduled hearing date. The Office of Appeals is entitled to deny an untimely request. Emergency circumstances mean circumstances:

1.        Beyond the reasonable control of the party,

2.        That did not arise until after the five-day period, and

3.        That the party could not reasonably anticipate.

C.      When the Office of Appeals reschedules a hearing under this Section, the Office of Appeals shall mail, or otherwise trans- mit as provided by law, the notice of rescheduled hearing at least 11 days prior to the date of the rescheduled hearing.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 18 A.A.R.

1175, effective June 30, 2012 (Supp. 12-2).