Insofar as possible, the presiding judge will rule upon each request promptly, and the court administrator will notify the person making the request as far in advance as possible prior to the commencement of the proceeding.

Requests filed later than the time period provided will not be considered unless the presiding judge finds exceptional circumstances have prevented the filing of a timely request, and the parties consent to the coverage. Under no circumstances will the proceeding be delayed to accommodate an untimely request, nor will any request be considered if filed after the proceeding has commenced.