OAR 137-003-0525: Scheduling Hearings

(1) Subject to the approval of the agency, the Office of Administrative Hearings or assigned administrative law judge shall: (a) Set the date and time of the hearing, including a postponed or continued hearing; (b) Determine the location of the hearing; and (c) Determine whether cases shall be consolidated or bifurcated, except that, in accordance with OAR 137-003-0560(5), emergency suspension hearings shall not be consolidated with any related agency proceedings affecting the license, unless the party agrees to the consolidation. (2) Unless otherwise provided by law, the Office of Administrative Hearings or assigned administrative law judge may postpone or continue a hearing: (a) For good cause; or (b) By agreement of the parties and the agency, if the agency is participating in the hearing.