Rule 111 Motion for Continuance
Rule Text
(a) IN GENERAL. Any party seeking a continuance must file a motion for continuance. Before filing a motion, the moving party must make a good faith attempt to ascertain whether the other party will consent to the continuance. A motion for continuance must be served on the other party.
(b) ORAL MOTION. For good cause, the court may permit an oral motion for continuance.
(c) CONTENT. A motion for continuance must state:
(1) the reason for the request; and
(2) whether the other party consents to the continuance or what good faith attempt was made to ascertain the other party’s position.
(d) TIMING.
(1) In General. A motion for continuance must be filed at the earliest practicable date.
(2) 3-Day Rule. Except in extraordinary or unforeseen circumstances, a party seeking a continuance of the trial date must file a motion for continuance at least 3 days before the scheduled trial date.