If the case settles or is non-suited and an order is not presented by counsel on or before the trial date, the Court enters an order removing the case from the docket. Dismisses case if the parties do not appear. Clerk Prepares and enters orders as directed by the Court. Continuance of the Trial Date . If the case is continued, a new trial must be set.
Court Hears the motion for continuance.
Continuances will only be granted for good cause. Enters the Continuance Order, which contains the new trial date if the continuance is granted. If the continuance is granted, issues the new Notice of Trial Date . After Docket Call - Evaluation of Case Progress . The parties have the option to appear in person or to conduct the pre-trial conference by teleconference which provides greater flexibility in coordinating their schedules with Duty Judge docket.