Rule 13. Continuances and Rescheduling

A. The court may, upon motion of any party or on its own motion, continue or reschedule the hearing on a civil violation or civil infraction under the City Code or civil traffic proceeding for a period not exceeding 60 days, if it appears that the interests of justice so require. 1. Absent extraordinary circumstances, any motion to continue or reschedule a hearing shall be filed no less than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled hearing. 2. A motion to continue or reschedule does not excuse a party or representative from attending the hearing while the motion remains pending. B. Absent extraordinary circumstances, no hearing shall be continued or rescheduled by the court without notice to both parties. C. The court shall notify both parties in writing of the new hearing date and time.