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

   1. 1. The time remaining between the filing of the motion and the hearing date;
   2. 2. The position of other parties;
   3. 3. The reasons for expediting the hearing or for the unavailability of the party, representative, or counsel on the date of the scheduled hearing;
   4. 4. Whether testimony of an unavailable witness can be taken telephonically or by deposition; and
   5. 5. The status of settlement negotiations.
2. B. Reconvening a hearing. The administrative law judge may recess a hearing and reconvene at a future date by a verbal ruling.

Historical Note

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