A. Court Approval Required. A case will not be continued without an order of
the court. The parties may file a joint motion for a continuance explaining the
reasons for the requested continuance. If the parties disagree over whether
there should be a continuance, the party seeking a continuance must file a
motion and detail the factual basis on which a continuance is being sought.
If the continuance is sought because of the absence of a material witness, the
movant must file an affidavit showing that the party applying for the
continuance has exercised due diligence to secure the testimony of the
witness, the name and city of residence of the witness, and the substance and
relevance of the anticipated testimony of the witness. A party opposing a
continuance must file a response no later than 7 days after the motion is
served. The moving party may file a reply no later than 3 days after the
response.
B. When Witness Is Absent. Unless, in the opinion of the court, justice requires,
a trial or evidentiary hearing will not be continued or postponed on account
of the absence of a witness.
