A motion for the continuance of a case will be granted only for good cause shown.  Requests for a continuance of a trial setting must be made by written motion, on which the Judge or Magistrate Judge may rule with or without a hearing.  Continuances because of the absence of medical or other expert witnesses will be granted only on a showing of extreme good cause, and counsel will be expected to anticipate such possibility and be prepared to present such testimony either by deposition or by stipulation between the parties that the expert witness's written report and conclusions may be received in evidence.

 

[Adopted effective February 1, 1991]