RULE 11 ADJOURNMENT OF TRIAL OR PRELIMINARY INQUIRY

RULE 11 - ADJOURNMENT OF TRIAL OR PRELIMINARY INQUIRY

Application of the Rule

(1) This rule applies to an application for an order to adjourn a trial or preliminary inquiry, after a time for an order has been set for the proceeding but before it commences.

When Application to be Made

(2) An application for an order to adjourn a proceeding referred to in subrule (1) shall be made to a judge at the earliest opportunity after the applicant or the applicant's legal counsel becomes aware that an adjournment is necessary.

Notice of Application

(3) At least two days before the application for an order to adjourn is to be heard, notice of the application for an order to adjourn in Form 5 shall be filed with the Court and a copy of the notice given to each party, unless a judge dispenses with notice.