This summary is not the rule. The rule text controls.
Here is the text of the rule:
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(A) Compliance with Rules. All parties and attorneys must comply with these rules, the Rules of Evidence, and any applicable local rules.
(B) Candor Toward the Tribunal. All parties and attorneys must be truthful with the court at all times.
(C) Duties to Opposing Parties. All parties and attorneys must deal fairly with opposing parties and must not make false statements of fact or law to opposing parties.
(D) Pretrial Preparation. All parties must be prepared to present their case at trial. All parties must have their witnesses available and ready to testify at trial.
(E) Continuances. A request for a continuance (postponement of a hearing or trial) must be made in writing as soon as possible. The request must state the reason for the continuance. A continuance will only be granted for good cause.
(F) Professional Conduct. All parties and attorneys must conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner at all times in the courtroom and in all dealings with the court and with opposing parties.
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Everyone in a court case, whether they have a lawyer or not, must follow the court's rules and tell the truth. This applies both when speaking to the judge and when dealing with the other side. You cannot lie or make up facts, whether you are in the courtroom or communicating outside of it.
You need to come to your hearing or trial fully prepared. That means having your witnesses ready to testify and knowing how you plan to present your case. The court expects you to be ready on the scheduled date.
If you need to postpone your hearing or trial, you must ask in writing as soon as you know there is a problem. You also need to explain why you need more time. The judge will only agree to postpone if you have a good reason.
Everyone, including lawyers and people representing themselves, must behave professionally and respectfully toward the judge, court staff, and the other side. This applies inside the courtroom and in any other dealings connected to the case.
