(A)Request for Oral Argument. No oral argument will be heard on any appeal unless requested by counsel for either party. Oral argument may be requested within the time provided for filing of the appellant's reply brief. A request for oral argument may be made on the cover of a brief or by a separate pleading. If any party fails to appear to present oral argument, the court shall hear argument on behalf of the opposing party, if present. The court may, in its discretion, re quire oral argument in any case.(B)Length of Oral Argument. Oral argument shall be limited to fifteen (15) minutes per side. In those cases where counsel deems additional time for argument is needed, counsel shall file a motion requesting the additional time setting forth the grounds upon which the additional time is sought. Any party opposing such motion shall file a response within ten (10) days.(C)Virtual Oral Argument. Any party may by motion request virtual oral argument in lieu of in-person argument under appropriate circumstances for good cause shown. Generally, requests for virtual argument will be granted only if both parties agree and the court determines that a virtual argument is consistent with the interests of justice. Absent exceptional circumstances, a motion for virtual argument shall be made no later than 14 days after notification of the scheduled in person argument. The court may sua sponte order virtual argument at any time.(D)Rescheduling Oral Argument. Once an oral argument time and date has been set by the court, an Entry Setting Oral Argument will be filed with the clerk. Continuances will not be granted except in cases of exceptional circumstances or extreme hardship.(E)Supplemental Authority. A notice of supplemental authority may be filed prior to argument as provided by App.R. 21(I) and Loc.R. 11(E).Amended effective 2/3/2023.