As amended through June 11, 2024
Rule 6.031 - CONTINUANCES(1) In addition to the requirements in UTCR 6.030 and 6.040, all motions for a continuance in criminal cases shall set forth all the information contained below:(a) Custodial status of moving party;(b) If victims/witnesses have a conflict, the date the victims/witnesses were notified of the hearing/trial;(c) A list of other qualified attorneys in the office of the attorney requesting this continuance, and their availability to substitute;(d) Hearing/trial dates to which opposing counsel/parties/victims/witnesses are in agreement;(e) Other suitable alternatives, e.g., video appearance, depositions, stipulated testimony, etc.; and(f) If the defendant is in custody, whether or not a waiver of speedy trial has been submitted for filing.(2) No motion for a continuance shall be submitted without a declaration in support of the motion, or without contacting opposing counsel (or party if unrepresented). Any such motion submitted without opposing party's position or a detailed account of efforts to obtain opposing party's position may be returned or denied by the Judge without consideration.Amended effective 2/1/2024.