Rule 34a-5. Continuances and Advancements

(a) Motions for continuances or changes in scheduled court dates must be submitted in writing in compliance with Section 34a-1 (c) and filed no later than seven days prior to the scheduled date. Such motions must state the precise reason for the request, the name of the judge scheduled to hear the case, and whether or not all other parties consent to the request. After consulting with the presiding judge, a court services officer or clerk will handle bona fide emergency requests submitted less than seven days prior to scheduled court dates.

(b) Trials that are not completed within the allotted prescheduled time will be subject to continuation at the next available court date.