Local Court General Rule 1


Any party or attorney to a proceeding or subpoenaed witness who fails to appear
within thirty minutes of the time scheduled for hearing or trial shall be
deemed having failed to appear unless previously excused by the Court or timely
notice having been provided to the Court for determination of an acceptable
reason for such absence.  The Court retains complete authority to reschedule
the matter, issue warrant(s), or dismiss the case or proceeding.