Rule 2.13. Continuances and Rescheduling

A. The court may, upon motion of any party or on its own motion, continue or reschedule the hearing in a civil violation action for a period not exceeding 60 days, if it appears that the interest of justice so require. 1. Absent extraordinary circumstances, any motion to continue or reschedule a hearing shall be filed no fewer than five calendar days before the scheduled hearing. 2. A motion to continue or reschedule does not excuse a party or that party's counsel from attending the hearing while the motion remains pending. B. Absent extraordinary circumstances, the court shall not continue or reschedule a hearing without notice to both parties. C. The court shall notify both parties in writing of the new hearing date and time.