(a) CONTENT OF A MOTION. A party must timely move for a
continuance and explain in detail the reason a continuance is warranted
and the effort to resolve any scheduling conflict.
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA LOCAL RULES
(b) CLIENT CONSENT FOR A TRIAL CONTINUANCE. If requesting a
trial continuance, trial counsel must certify the client consents to the
continuance.
(c) “NOTICE OF UNAVAILABILITY” PROHIBITED. A lawyer or pro
se party must not file a “notice of unavailability,” “motion for
protection,” or a similar paper.
