An adjournment is the postponement of a hearing while the hearing is in session. For example, a hearing may be adjourned to allow an appellant more time to gather evidence. The hearing official adjourns the hearing. The hearing scheduler records information regarding the adjournment. This includes recording the reason for the adjournment and the attendance for the hearing.
A task is assigned to the hearing scheduler to schedule a new hearing.
Since there is no concept of "in session" for desk-based hearings, these hearings cannot be adjourned.
When a hearing is adjourned, hearing adjournment notices are sent to all case participants informing them of the adjourned hearing.