(A) Generally. A continuance of any trial, pretrial conference, or other hearing will
be granted only on the basis of exceptional circumstances. No such continuance will
be granted on stipulation of counsel alone but shall require an order of the Court.
(B) Absence of Witnesses. Motions for continuance on account of the absence of
any witness must show the steps which have been taken to secure the attendance of the
witness and must reveal the nature of the witness' testimony. The motion must also
state the time at which the witness will be available and, unless waived, must include a
certificate of a doctor when illness of the witness is claimed. The stipulation of the
adversary as to the witness' testimony shall be sufficient reason for denial of the
motion for continuance.
