Part 34a · Pleadings, Motions and Discovery Neglected, Abused and Uncared for Children and Termination of Parental Rights
Rule 34a-4. Short Calendar—Continuances When Counsel's Presence or Oral Argument Required
Amended January 1, 2026 (current)
Matters on the short calendar docket requiring oral argument or counsel's presence shall not be continued except for good cause shown; and no such matter in which adverse parties are interested shall be continued unless the parties shall agree thereto before the day of the short calendar session and notify the clerk, subject to the approval of the judicial authority. In the absence of such an agreement, unless the judicial authority shall otherwise order, any counsel appearing may argue the matter and submit it for decision, or request that it be denied.