Rule 13. Arguments.

Rule 13.1. Time limitations.

Rule 13.2. Extensions.

Rule 13.3. Number of arguments.

Rule 13.4. Conclusion.

Rule 13.1. Time limitations.

Counsel shall be limited in their arguments as follows:

  (A) Felony cases punishable by the death penalty or life in prison   2 hours each side.

  (B) Any other felony case   1 hour each side.

  (C) Misdemeanor case   30 minutes each side.

  (D) Civil cases other than appeals from magistrate courts   2 hours each side.

  (E) Appeals from magistrate courts   30 minutes each side.

Rule 13.2. Extensions.

Before arguments begin, counsel may apply to the court for an extension of the time prescribed for argument. The applicant shall state the reason that additional time is needed; the court in its discretion may grant extensions.

Rule 13.3. Number of arguments.

Not more than two attorneys shall be permitted to argue any case for any party except by leave of court; in no event shall more than one attorney for each party be heard in concluding argument.

Rule 13.4. Conclusion.

In civil actions, where the burden of proof rests with the plaintiff, the plaintiff is entitled to the opening and concluding arguments except that if the defendant introduces no evidence or admits a prima facie case, then the defendant shall be entitled to open and conclude.