| (a) The IHO, at his or her discretion, may grant a
continuance to further the interests of justice. No motion for continuance
shall be granted, unless it is made in writing or stated in the record,
and the motion shall set forth the specific grounds upon which the
party seeks the continuance.
(b) Unless made during a prehearing or hearing, a party
seeking a continuance, cancellation of a scheduled proceeding, or
extension of an established deadline shall file such motion no later
than 10 days before the date or deadline in question. A motion filed
fewer than 10 days before the date or deadline in question shall contain
a certification that the requestor contacted the other party or party's
authorized representative and whether the request is opposed by the
party or party's authorized representative. Further, if a continuance
to a certain date is sought, the motion shall include a proposed date
or dates and must indicate whether the other party or party's authorized
representative contacted agrees on the proposed new date or dates.
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