Wyo. Code R. 053-0019-5
Workers' Compensation - Medical Commission
Effective Date: 02/14/2003 to Current
Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 053.0019.5.02142003
Section 1. MOTIONS.
(a) An application to the commission for an order shall be by written motion and shall state with particularity the grounds and relief sought.
(b) Any hearing on any subject raised by motion shall be heard at the discretion of the hearing examiner. The hearing examiner may require the filing of briefs or other authority as may be deemed necessary.
(c) The hearing examiner may require the express written approval of the Employee/Claimant to any continuance of the proceedings.
Section 2. REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCE AND EXTENSIONS OF TIME.
(a) Generally, motions requesting continuances or extensions of time are disfavored, yet they may be granted sparingly and only upon a showing of good cause or when necessary to assure fairness and otherwise avoid manifest injustice. Continuances will not ordinarily be granted ex parte.
(b) Unless time does not permit, motions for a continuance of any scheduled hearing or conference shall be in writing, shall state the reasons therefore and shall be filed and served on all parties.
(c) Motions for an extension of time for the doing of any act required or allowed by these rules or by order of the commission shall be filed and served on all parties prior to the expiration of the applicable time period.