1. (a) The presiding officer shall grant up to a 30-day extension of time to schedule a hearing if a party:

   1. (1) Is absent from the jurisdiction;
   2. (2) Has a serious illness;
   3. (3) Is incarcerated;
   4. (4) Has had a death in his or her family; or
   5. (5) Other good cause is shown.

2. (b) All requests for continuances shall:

   1. (1) Be in writing;
   2. (2) Be submitted to the presiding officer at least 5 working days before the scheduled hearing; and

   3. (3) Include:

      1. a. The reason for the request; and
      2. b. Optional dates when the party shall be available.

Source. #13459-A, eff 10-14-22