Showing of due diligence required of applicants for continuances generally

When showing for continuance required of state. Consideration of motion for continuance by court generally; allowance of counter-showing to motion. Absence of party as grounds for granting continuance. 688 Absence or illness of counsel as grounds for granting continuance. Absence of witness as grounds for granting continuance. Party or party’s attorney in attendance at General Assembly as grounds for granting continuance. Attorney General in attendance at General Assembly as grounds for granting continuance. Witness in attendance at General Assembly as grounds for granting continuance. Party or party’s counsel in attendance at meeting of Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as grounds for granting continuance. Party or party’s counsel in attendance at meeting of Board of Human Services or Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as grounds for granting continuance. Party, leading attorney, or material witness in attendance on active duty as member of National Guard or component of armed forces of the United States as grounds for granting continuance; setting bail in certain cases. Effect of admission by opposing party of facts to be proved upon allowance of continuance. Granting of continuances where indictment found or accusation made; continuance where material witness unavailable; continuances required by principles of justice; granting of continuance where postponement possible to later date in term. Granting of continuances in Sec. 17-8-35. 17-8-36. 17-8-37.