R410-14-13. Continuances or Further Hearings

  (1) The hearing officer, on the officer's own motion or at the request of a party showing good cause, may:

  (a) continue the hearing to another time or place; or

  (b) order a further hearing.

  (2) If the hearing officer determines that additional evidence is necessary for the proper determination of the case, the officer may:

  (a) continue the hearing to a later date and order the parties to produce additional evidence; or

  (b) close the hearing and hold the record open to receive additional documentary evidence.

  (3) The hearing officer shall provide to all parties any evidence that he receives and each party has the opportunity to rebut that evidence.

  (4) The hearing officer shall provide written notice of the time and place of a continued or further hearing, except when the officer orders a continuance during a hearing and all parties receive oral notice.