Section 6-23-9 - Computation of time; extension of time(a) In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by this subchapter, or any order of the board, system or a presiding officer, the day of the act, event, or default after which the designated period of time is to run shall not be included. The last day of the period shall be included unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the State, in which event the period of time runs until the end of the next day which is neither a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. Intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays shall not be included in the computation when the period of time prescribed or allowed is seven days or less. A half holiday shall not be considered a holiday for purposes of these computations. All references in this subchapter to days shall mean calendar days, unless otherwise expressed.(b) Except for the time for filing exceptions pursuant to section 6-23-19, whenever a person or entity is required or allowed to act within a time specified by this subchapter, the hearing officer or the executive director on behalf of the system or board may: (1) With or without motion or notice extend such period if written request therefor is made before the expiration of the specified period; or(2) Upon motion, permit the act to be done after the expiration of the specified period where the failure to act was the result of excusable neglect. [Eff 11/9/81; am and comp NOV 26 2009] (Auth: HRS §§ 88-28, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 88-82, 91-2)