(a) Continuance of hearing.

• (1) Additional evidence.  At the conclusion of a hearing, the administrative hearing officer (AHO) may determine that additional evidence is needed before a final decision can be made.  If so, the AHO may continue the hearing and direct the parties to submit any additional evidence the AHO deems necessary.  The AHO may set time limits for the submission.
• (2) Scheduling.  If the AHO is informed, in advance of a hearing, that the applicant, licensee, authorized representative, or the Department of Human Services (DHS) needs a continuance, the AHO continues the hearing if good cause is shown. 

(b) Withdrawal of request for hearing.  An applicant, licensee, or authorized representative may withdraw a hearing request in writing, signed by the applicant, licensee, or authorized representative.  • 1

(c) Dismissal of hearing request.  If the applicant, licensee, or authorized representative fails to appear for the scheduled hearing and fails to submit sufficient evidence to establish good cause for failure to appear at the appointed time, the AHO issues a letter of decision.  The letter advises the applicant, licensee, or authorized representative that the request for the hearing has been dismissed and that the Division of Child Care will take action to implement the decision.