Sch. Cnty. Pa. 216
Applications for continuance of any court scheduled proceeding shall be made to the scheduling judge in writing on the general continuance form available through the office of the Court Administrator. The movant shall comply with Pa.R.C.P. 216, state whether the request is opposed, indicate the number of times the case has been previously continued and specify the reason for the request. If the request is due to a prior attachment of counsel, a copy of the scheduling notice or attachment order shall accompany the continuance application. Each request for continuance shall include a certification by counsel that his/her client has been informed about the request for a continuance.
Counsel have an ongoing duty to consult their scheduling calendar immediately upon receipt of a notice scheduling a court proceeding. In the event a continuance is necessary because of a prior attachment or emergency situation, counsel shall promptly request a continuance, and failure to do so may subject counsel to the contempt powers of the Court. Continuance requests shall be made as soon as the conflict is, or should be known, or within twenty-four (24) hours after discovery of emergency circumstances. Emergency circumstances must be explained in writing, and requests due to scheduling conflicts must include a copy of the conflict attachment notice.
Sch. Cnty. Pa. 216