26 Miss. Code. R. 1-1.5 - CONTINUANCE OF HEARINGS
(A) All motions for
continuance of contested matters shall state the reason for continuance.
(B) Parties other than petitioner
who desire to continue a matter must (1) notify by telephone the petitioner or
the petitioner's representative set forth in the petition and the Board of the
motion for continuance not later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday of the week which
precedes the regular monthly Board Meeting; and (2) mail or deliver a copy of
the motion for continuance to said petitioner's representative and the Board
not later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday of the week which precedes the regular monthly
Board Meeting.
(C) On any
contested matter, Petitioner desiring a continuance must request a continuance
not later than 5 p.m. on Thursday of the week which precedes the regular
monthly Board Meeting by notifying the Board and anyone who has filed a notice
of contest. This notice shall be by telephone, followed by written notice,
mailed or delivered to the Board and any contesting party or his representative
on the same day.
(D) On any
non-contested matter, petitioner may move for a continuance at the docket call
at the regular meeting for cause stated.
(E) Petitioner and any other interested party
may waive the notice requirements of paragraphs 5(B) and 5(C), supra, and agree
to a continuance.
(F) The time
limit for argument on motions for continuance shall be set by the Board at the
time the motion is heard. Movant shall present his argument first and may
reserve part of his time for rebuttal.
(G) As a general rule no more than one
continuance of a docket will be granted at the request of a person other than
petitioner.
(H)The foregoing
notwithstanding, the Board may grant continuances in exceptional circumstances
even though there has not been compliance with paragraphs 5(a) through 5(e).
(I) Once proper notice of a
hearing has been given, additional notice shall not be required for any
continuance of that hearing.
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