Rule 216 - Motions For Continuance(a) All motions for continuances shall be in writing, shall be signed by counsel, shall set forth specifically the reason for the request, and shall contain a statement that opposing counsel either objects or does not object to the proposed continuance.(b) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (a) above, the first motion for continuance filed by an attorney in any case shall include a statement that the client represented by the attorney requesting the continuance has been made aware of the motion and the reason it is being presented.(c) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (a) above, any motion for continuance made by an attorney subsequent to that attorney's first motion for continuance shall contain a certification by that attorney that their client has consented to the requested continuance.Amended effective 7/1/2005.