Rule 17-1 Motion for Recusal and Affidavits in Support
Article 17. Recusal and Disqualification
Rule Text
(a) A motion to recuse or disqualify a Judge presiding in a particular case or proceeding shall be timely filed in writing. A motion to recuse or disqualify shall be filed with an affidavit that —
(1) presents all evidence supporting the motion; and
(2) fully asserts the facts upon which the motion is founded.
(b) The motion to recuse or disqualify shall be filed not later than five days after the date the filing party first learned of the alleged grounds for recusal or disqualification. Such filing shall also not be later than ten days prior to the date of the hearing or trial that is the subject of recusal or disqualification. The time requirements in this section shall be enforced unless good cause is shown for failure to meet such requirements. The motion to recuse or disqualify shall not delay the trial or proceeding.