Section 12.07 - PostponementsRequests for postponements of scheduled hearings, investigations or conferences shall not be granted unless good cause is shown and the following requirements are met:
(1) The postponement request shall be made in writing to the Director or the hearing officer at least three days prior to the scheduled hearing, investigation or conference.(2) The grounds for the postponement request shall be set forth in detail.(3) The requesting party shall specify alternate dates for rescheduling the hearing or conference.(4) The position of all parties concerning both the postponement request and the proposed alternate dates shall be ascertained in advance by the requesting party and set forth in the postponement request.(5) For the purpose of 456 CMR 12.07(1) through (6), at the discretion of the Department, good cause may include a proffer that a postponement will result in settlement of the case.(6) Absent good cause, the Department shall not grant more than one postponement request to each party preceding the date of each hearing, investigation or conference.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1322, eff. 9/23/2016.