Section 15-15-42 - Extensions of time(a) Whenever a party is required to file a pleading within a period prescribed or allowed by these rules by notice given thereunder, or by an order, the chairperson, presiding officer, or the executive officer may: (1) For good cause shown, with or without notice or hearing, extend such period if written request therefor is made before the expiration of the period originally prescribed or as extended by a previous order;(2) Pursuant to a stipulation between all of the parties, without notice or hearing, extend the period; or(3) Upon motion after the expiration of the specified period, permit the act to be done where the failure to act is clearly shown to be the result of excusable neglect; but may not extend the time for taking any action on jurisdictional matters,(b) Extensions of time to file any pleading or other document required by a decision and order of the commission must be requested more than fourteen days prior to the next scheduled hearing date on the matter. This section shall not apply to extensions of time affecting jurisdictional matters.
[Eff 10/27/86; am and comp 8/16/97; comp MAY 08 2000] (Auth: HRS §§ 205-1, 205-7) (Imp: HRS §§ 91-2, 205-4)Am and comp 11/2/2013; comp 10/18/2019