RULE 4.260. CONTINUANCE OF TRIAL

A motion for continuance by either party shall be in writing
unless made in a hearing in open court and shall be signed by the
party or attorney requesting the continuance. The motion shall
state all of the facts that the movant contends entitles the movant
to a continuance. If a continuance is sought on the ground of non-
availability of a witness, the motion must show when the witness
will be available. The trial may be continued once upon the request
of either party for not more than 120 days upon a showing of good
cause, or by the court on its own motion in the interests of justice,
when the person will not be substantially prejudiced. No additional
continuances may be granted unless the court finds that a manifest
injustice would otherwise occur. Continuances should only be
ordered upon a showing of good cause. A motion for continuance
on behalf of the respondent shall state that the respondent has
been advised of all consequences of the request and of any rights
waived by the motion.