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Rule 14-1 Leave for 30 Calendar Days or Less

Article 14. Leave of Absence

(a) Absent good cause, an attorney of record shall be entitled to a leave of absence for 30 calendar days or less from court appearance in a pending matter that has not been specially set nor has been noticed for a hearing during the requested time. An attorney requesting such leave shall file a written notice thereof at least 30 calendar days prior to the effective date of the proposed leave that contains all the following:

(1) A list of the actions to be protected that includes the action numbers.

(2) The reasons for the leave of absence.

(3) The duration of the requested leave of absence.

(b) Unless opposing counsel files a written objection to a request for a leave of absence within five days or if the Court responds denying the leave of absence, such leave shall stand granted without entry of an order.

(c) All requests for or notices of a leave of absence shall be filed on the record.