Rule 3-508. Continuance or Postponement

(a) Generally. On motion of any party or on its own initiative, the court may continue or postpone a trial or other proceeding as justice may require. (b) Discovery Not Completed. When an action has been assigned a trial date, the trial shall not be continued or postponed on the ground that discovery has not yet been completed, except for good cause shown. (c) Costs. When granting a continuance or postponement for a reason other than one stated in Rule 16-804 (e), the court may assess costs and expenses occasioned by the continuance or postponement. Cross reference: See Rule 16-804 for continuances or postponements for conflicting case assignments or legislative duties. Section (a) is derived from former M.D.R. 527. Section (b) is derived from former M.D.R. 526. Section (c) is derived from former Rule 527 e.