1. Any party may, for good cause, move the court for an order continuing the day set for trial of a criminal case. A motion for continuance of a trial, whether made by the prosecuting attorney or counsel for the defendant, must be supported by affidavit except where it appears to the court that the moving party did not have the time to prepare an affidavit, in which case counsel for the moving party must be sworn and orally testify to the same factual matters as required for an affidavit. Counter-affidavits may be used in opposition to the motion. 2. If a motion for continuance of a criminal trial is made on the ground that a witness is or will be unavailable or absent at the time of trial, the affidavit must state: (A) The name of the witness, the witness's last known address and present location, if known, the reason for the witness's unavailability or absence, and the length of time that the witness will be unavailable.(B) What diligence has been used to procure attendance of the witness.(C) What the affiant has been informed and believes will be the testimony of the unavailable witness, and whether the same facts can be proven by other witnesses.(D) The date the affiant was first informed of the witness's unavailability or absence.(E) That the application is made in good faith and not merely for delay.3. No continuance of a criminal trial may be granted unless the contents of the affidavit conform to this rule.4. Trial settings in criminal cases may not be vacated by stipulation absent order of the court. Stipulations or requests for the continuance of a trial shall be in writing, signed by counsel and the defendant. The court may waive the signature of the defendant provided counsel for the defendant certifies in writing in the stipulation or affidavit attached thereto that he or she has obtained the consent of the defendant to the continuance.5. A court may accept a stipulation of the parties or request for the continuance of a proceeding other than a criminal trial in open court, or may direct that such stipulations or requests be in writing, signed by counsel. Any such stipulation or request not made in open court must be in writing, signed by counsel.As adopted effective 3/1/2021.