§ 14-12. Pretrial--When Case Not Disposed of at Pretrial

§ 14-12. Pretrial--When Case Not Disposed of at Pretrial

 

If the pretrial does not result in the disposition of the case by settlement, judgment by stipulation, or withdrawal, then the judicial authority may (1) continue the matter for a reasonable period if the parties agree to participate in any form of alternative dispute resolution, (2) enter appropriate orders to assure that the case is readied for trial, (3) order the case assigned for trial on a date certain or a week certain in the future or, (4) assign the case to a specific judge for trial on a date certain. The date designated for trial shall, if possible, be agreeable to the parties.