9701.1 A hearing may be continued for good cause.

9701.2 A written motion for a continuance shall be filed with the Board at least six (6) calendar days before the scheduled hearing date and served upon all parties at least six (6) calendar days before the hearing. To be granted, the motion shall, in the opinion of the Board, set forth good and sufficient cause for continuance or demonstrate that an emergency exists.

9701.3 A continuance shall not waive the requirements governing the time in which to file objections, petitions, or other pleadings.

9701.4 The Board may, on motion of any party or on its own motion, continue a hearing to permit an ANC to vote on a material issue in the hearing, upon a determination that the interests of justice will be served by the granting of the continuance to any party, or for administrative convenience.

9701.5 The Board may waive the provisions of this section if all parties agree to a continuance, to prevent hardship, in the interest of justice, or for administrative convenience.

9701.6 An attorney who knows or should know of a scheduling conflict shall immediately, but no later than two (2) days before the scheduled hearing, file a motion for continuance with the Board, with copies submitted to the opposing party or parties. A scheduling conflict with another tribunal may be considered good cause for continuing the proceeding.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 002136 (February 20, 2026).