LRSC 3.  CONTINUANCE OF MEDIATION OR SMALL CLAIM TRIAL.

     The party requesting the continuance must contact the other
     party who must also agree to the continuance. Both parties
     must contact the court in person or by telephone.  If one
     party will not agree to the continuance, the party seeking
     the continuance may make a written motion for continuance
     and set a hearing date prior to the scheduled mediation or
     trial date.  The motion and notice of hearing must be served
     on the opposing party not less than five days prior to the
     date set for the motion to continue.  At the hearing, the
     judge will determine whether the matter will be continued.
     If there are less than five days prior to the mediation or
     trial date to serve the opposing party, the party requesting
     the continuance may contact the court to explain the
     circumstances which require the mediation or trial to be
     continued. The matter may be continued by the court upon
     showing of good cause.