Continuance

(a) Granting Continuance. (1) In General. On motion of a party or on the court’s own motion, the court may continue a scheduled proceeding, hearing or adjudication to a later date so long as time requirements for resolution of the matter are not unduly delayed. (2) Findings Required. Before granting a continuance, the court must make written findings or oral findings on the record that the continuance is necessary for the protection of the child, for accumulation or presentation of evidence or witnesses, to protect the rights of a party, or for other good cause shown. (3) Notice. The court must, either in writing or orally on the record, provide notice to the parties of the date and time of the continued proceeding. (b) Adjudication or Disposition. The court must make specific findings that the continuance or adjournment is in the best interests of the child or that other good cause for continuance has been shown . (c) Existing Orders. Unless otherwise ordered, existing orders remain in full force and effect during a continuance. When a continuance is ordered, the court may make any interim orders that are in the best interests of the child.