(a) A hearing officer shall grant extensions of time beyond the period set out in Ed 1021.15(e) for specific periods of time at the request of either party if:
- (1) The party’s vocational rehabilitation services would not be jeopardized by the delay;
- (2) The party would not have adequate time to prepare and present the party's position at the hearing in accordance with the requirements of due process; and
- (3) The need for the delay is greater than any financial or other detrimental consequences likely to be suffered by a party in the event of delay.
- (b) A hearing shall not be continued by the hearing officer because of the hearing officer's schedule.
Source. (See Revision Note #1, #2, and #3 at chapter heading for Ed 1000) #13231, eff 7-13-21