Rule 1.16 - Postponements (Continuance Policy)A. In all matters other than criminal cases, counsel requesting a postponement of a trial or evidentiary hearing shall do so in writing and certify in the request that: (1) the client has been advised of the request and whether the client agrees with or objects to the postponement; and(2) that opposing counsel has been notified of the request and whether opposing counsel objects.B. In all criminal cases, counsel requesting a postponement shall do so in writing and certify that the request is not in violation of Rule 8 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure.L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 1.16
Added and effective 6/9/2005.