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Rule 61B-45.033. Notice of Final Hearing; Scheduling; Venue; Continuances

Amended July 4, 2004 (current)

(1) The arbitrator shall set the time and place for all final hearings. The arbitrator shall serve written notice of the final hearing by regular mail on all parties of record.

(2) Whenever possible, hearings shall be held by telephone conference call or at the place most convenient to all parties and witnesses as determined by the arbitrator.

(3) In the arbitrator’s discretion, a continuance of a hearing may be granted for good cause shown. Requests for continuance shall be made in writing. Except in cases of emergency, requests for continuance must be made at least 10 days prior to the date noticed for the final hearing. Specific Authority 718.1255, 719.1255 FS. Law Implemented 718.1255, 719.1255 FS. History–New 4-1-92, Amended 2-2-93, Formerly 7D-45.033, Amended 6-19-96, 7-4-04.