Section 031-355-10 - Motions and RequestsA.General Requirements. Every motion or request for an order or ruling of any kind by the Hearing Officer shall be in writing, unless made on the record during a hearing to which the request or motion is related. Every motion or request should include or be accompanied by a clear and detailed statement of the grounds that support the action sought.B.Statements in Opposition. Any party opposing a motion or request shall file a statement in opposition to the motion or request within five (5) days after service of the motion, unless some other period is established by the Hearing Officer.C.Continuances. A request for a change in the date or time of a hearing may be made in writing, reasonably in advance of the date scheduled. Any such request shall be treated as a motion or request for an order or ruling. The Hearing Officer in his or her discretion may grant or deny the request. Motions for continuances shall be made no less than four (4) business days before the date set for the hearing unless good cause is shown.02-031 C.M.R. ch. 355, § 10