The court shall be advised of jury cases ready for trial at each criminal pretrial session held by the court. Cases will be prioritized based on speedy trial considerations and whether or not the defendant is incarcerated.

   No criminal case set for trial will be continued unless a written motion for a continuance, supported by sufficient affidavits, is filed by the moving party. If the motion is based upon the want of testimony by an absent witness, the affidavit shall state the substance of the witness' testimony and set forth efforts that have been made to secure such testimony.