RULE 1.2                                               
                CONTINUANCE OR POSTPONEMENT                                      
                                                                                 
    In any judicial proceeding for involuntary commitment or detention held      
pursuant to RCW 71.05 the court may continue or postpone such proceeding         
for a reasonable time, subject to RCW 71.05.210 and RCW 71.05.240, on the        
following grounds:                                                               
    (a) On motion of the respondent if there is a showing of good cause;         
    (b) On motion of the prosecuting attorney or the Attorney General if:        
    (1) The respondent expressly consents to a continuance or delay and          
there is a showing of good cause; or                                             
    (2) Required in the proper administration of justice and the respondent      
will not be substantially prejudiced in the presentation of respondent's         
case.                                                                            
    (c) The court on its own motion may continue the case when required in       
the due administration of justice and when the respondent will not be            
substantially prejudiced in the presentation of his case.                        
    An order granting continuance shall state whether detention will be          
extended and the grounds therefor.