Service and form of papers

Any request for a court order shall be made by written motion accompanied by an affidavit signed by the person with personal knowledge of the factual basis of the motion, and shall state with particularity the grounds therefor, and shall set forth the relief or order sought, provided however, that the following types of motions are not required to be accompanied by an affidavit: motions in limine, motions to strike, motions for discovery, motions for appointment of appellate counsel, and motions to correct a name on the petition. Whenever a motion is supported by an affidavit or memorandum, the affidavit or memorandum shall be served with the motion. This requirement shall apply to all motions to continue made during the course of the proceedings including the hearing on the merits. All motions to dismiss shall be in writing accompanied by an affidavit signed by the person with personal knowledge of the factual basis of the motion and shall state with particularity the grounds therefor.