Section 1240-05-04-.06 - CONTINUANCE(1) Continuances may be granted upon good cause shown in any stage of the proceeding. The need for a continuance shall be brought to the attention of the hearing official as soon as practicable by the appellant, by the Department, or by mutual consent of the parties.(2) The maximum time limits for processing appeals are governed under Tennessee Department of Human Services, State Rule 1240-5-8-.01.(3) If an appellant requests a continuance, any mandatory deadlines for conducting hearings and issuance of initial orders by a hearing official or commissioner's designee may be extended by a like period of time. Calculation of the applicable time frame may be adjusted only to the extent that any delays are attributable to the appellant. The appellant shall only be charged with the amount of delay occasioned by the appellant's acts or omissions, and any other delays should be deemed to be the responsibility of the Department of Human Services.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-05-04-.06
Original rule filed February 26, 2007; effective May 12, 2007.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-219, 4-5-301, 4-5-308, 71-1-105(12) and 71-1-111.