Stipulations not binding on court - Continuance of trial or hearing

The parties to any action may present to the court a stipulation as to any procedural matter involved in any proceeding, including a stipulation to vacate or continue a hearing or trial, but such stipulation shall be considered as a joint motion by the parties to the court for its consideration, and shall not be binding upon the court. The court may approve or disapprove the stipulation in the same manner as the court rules upon a motion. The court may by oral or written notice to the parties limit the time within which a motion or stipulation to vacate or continue a hearing or trial must be made in order to be considered by the court. (Adopted April 3, 1984, effective March 1, 1984.)