Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 435 - State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Chapter 3 - Individual Proceedings
Subchapter 3 - Investigations and Hearings
Section 435:3-3-7 - Hearing date

(a) Upon the issuance and service of a complaint and citation to a defendant before the Board, the staff of the agency shall assign a tentative hearing date for the matter to be presented to the Board.

(b) At the time of the issuance of the complaint and citation, a scheduling order shall be mailed to the defendant, which shall state the closing date for the exchange of witness and exhibit lists, discovery cut-off, the cut-off date for the filing of dispositive motions, a pretrial conference set at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing and other matters necessary to be scheduled which may arise from time to time.

(c) Written motions for any continuances or extensions of time shall state the time desired and the reasons for the request. All such motions shall be filed at the offices of the Board. The Secretary of the Board, or the Trial Examiner at the pre-trial conference, may receive and rule on motions for continuance filed prior to seven (7) days before the hearing date. If the continuance is denied, the party may renew the request and move for a continuance at the hearing.