SLR 6-4.015: Postponements; Ex Parte Matters ................................................................................ 4.1

Motions to continue felony and misdemeanor cases and motions to recall bench warrants shall be accompanied by supporting declaration and a proposed form of order. No motion for a continuance shall be submitted without seeking to confer with opposing counsel or a party if unrepresented. Any such motion submitted without contacting opposing counsel or party will be returned without consideration or action by the court clerk or denied by the Judge. Motions to continue shall not be made to a Plan B or pro tem judge except in cases of emergency when the Presiding Judge or other judge of the Sixth Judicial District is not available, or if the Presiding Judge has authorized the authority for the period of the Judge’s performance with the judicial district.