Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Volusia, Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns Adjournment & Extension Requirements

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A motion to continue must be filed at least three days before the proceeding.

Motions to continue must be filed no less than three days prior to the proceeding for which a continuance is sought.

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Trial continuance motions must be written, filed before docket sounding, and state the grounds and opposing counsel’s position.

Motions to continue a trial shall be made in writing and filed prior to docket sounding. The motion shall specify the grounds for the motion and whether opposing counsel consents to the continuance.

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Continuances are disfavored, require good cause, and must be requested at least five days before the scheduled court date.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. A request for continuance must be submitted at least five days prior to the scheduled court date.

CRITICALCivil cases

A continuance request must be written, state its reason, any party’s objection, and anticipated trial readiness, and be signed by the requesting party.

Motions for continuance must be in writing and specifically set forth: (a) the reason for the requested continuance; (b) if any party objects to the requested continuance and (c) when it is anticipated the case will be ready for trial. The rule requires that the party (not just the attorney) requesting the continuance should sign the motion or stipulation.

CRITICALCivil cases

A continuance request based on a witness’s unavailability must advise the Court when the witness is believed to be available.

If the requested continuance is based on the unavailability of a witness, the Court must be advised of when it is believed the witness will be available.

CRITICALCivil cases

A party may not base a trial continuance on inability to secure a witness’s attendance unless a subpoena was issued and served, or service was attempted, at least 10 days before trial.

The inability to require the attendance of a witness at trial shall not be the basis for continuance of the trial unless a witness subpoena was issued and served on the witness (or was attempted to be served on the witness) at least ten ( 10) days prior to the trial date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extensions that would continue trial or prevent mediation from being completed before docket sounding are prohibited; agreed extensions or modifications require a written stipulation signed by all parties and filed with the Court, and other extensions or modifications require Court approval.

13. EXTENSION OF TIME LIMITS. No extension of deadlines or compliance dates established by this Order are pennitted if the extension or modification would cause a continuance of the trial or would prevent the completion of mediation prior to docket sounding. Any extension or modification agreed to shall be by written stipulation signed by all parties to this action and filed with the Court. Any other extension of the deadlines or compliance dates established herein, or modifications of this Order requires Court approval.

CRITICALCriminal cases

An attorney may obtain a continuance without a formal court appearance before the judge takes the bench if the attorney confers with the State, the State does not object, and the case has been pending fewer than 180 days.

If an attorney is requesting a continuance, confers with the State, the State does not object, and the case has been pending fewer than 180 days, the case may be continued without formal court appearance, i.e., prior to the judge’s appearance on the bench.

CRITICALCivil cases

A continuance motion must be written, state its reason, the other party’s position, and when the case is expected to be trial-ready, and be signed by the requesting party unless good cause is shown.

Motions for continuance must be in writing and specifically set forth: (a) the reason for the requested continuance; (b) if the other party objects to the requested continuance and; (c) when it is anticipated the case will be ready for trial, and (d) except for good cause shown, all motions for continuance shall be signed by the party requesting the continuance.

CRITICALCivil cases

A continuance cannot be based on a witness’s unavailability unless a subpoena was issued and served, or service was attempted, at least ten days before trial.

The inability to require the attendance of a witness at trial shall not be the basis for continuance of the trial unless a witness subpoena was issued and served on the witness (or was attempted to be served on the witness) at least ten (10) days prior to the trial date.

CRITICALCivil cases

An extension or modification of deadlines or compliance dates is not permitted if it would cause a trial continuance or prevent mediation from being completed before docket sounding.

No extension of deadlines or compliance dates established by this Order is permitted if the extension or modification would cause a continuance of the trial or would prevent the completion of mediation prior to docket sounding.

CRITICALCivil cases

An agreed extension or modification must be set out in a written stipulation signed by all parties and filed with the Court.

Any extension or modification agreed to shall be by written stipulation signed by all parties to this action and filed with the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Any other extension of deadlines or compliance dates established by the Order, or modification of the Order, requires Court approval.

Any other extension of the deadlines or compliance dates established herein or modifications of this Order requires Court approval.

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A motion to continue or cancel a hearing must be filed at least 3 days before the hearing and state cause; otherwise, the hearing remains on calendar and parties must attend.

HEARINGS MAY NOT BE MOVED OR CANCELLED UNLESS A MOTION IS FILED AT LEAST 3 DAYS PRIOR TO HEARING, WITH CAUSE. IF THE MOTION OR NOTICE IS NOT FILED IN A TIMELY FASHION, THE HEARING SHALL REMAIN NOTICED AND PARTIES ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

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A motion for continuance must give a reason or it will be denied.

Any Motion for Continuance without reason given will be denied.

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Continuances are disfavored, require good cause, and a motion to continue should be filed at least three days before the scheduled court date.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. A Motion to Continue should be filed at least three days prior to the scheduled court date.

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Extensions that would continue trial or prevent mediation before docket sounding are prohibited; agreed extensions require a written stipulation signed by all parties and filed with the Court, and other extensions require Court approval.

12. EXTENSION OF TIME LIMITS. No extension of deadlines or compliance dates established by this Order is permitted if the extension or modification would cause a continuance of the trial or would prevent the completion of mediation prior to docket sounding. Any extension or modification agreed to shall be by written stipulation signed by all parties to this action and filed with the Court. Any other extension of the deadlines or compliance dates established herein or modifications of this Order requires Court approval.

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A motion for continuance must be in writing and signed by the party requesting it.

All motions for continuance must be in writing and signed by the party requesting to continue.

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A motion for continuance must be submitted at least 5 business days before the scheduled court date, except in exceptional circumstances.

Except in exceptional circumstances, a motion for continuance must be submitted at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled court date.

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Submit a request for continuance at least two business days before the scheduled court date.

A request for continuance must be submitted at least two business days prior to the scheduled court date.

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A continuance motion must detail the need and readiness plan, state whether it is opposed, propose a ready-to-proceed date and agreement status, and be signed by the requesting party absent good cause.

Motions for continuance must state with specificity: (1) the basis of the need for the continuance, including when the basis became known to the movant; (2) whether the motion is opposed; (3) the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready, including, but not limited to, confirming the specific date any required participants are available; and (4) the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed and whether that date is agreed by all parties. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

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A continuance motion must be written, state its reason, indicate whether the other party objects, state when the case is expected to be ready for trial, and be signed by the requesting party absent good cause.

Motions for continuance must be in writing and specifically set forth: (a) the reason for the requested continuance; (b) if the other party objects to the requested continuance and; (c) when it is anticipated the case will be ready for trial, and (d) except for good cause shown, all motions for continuance shall be signed by the party requesting the continuance.

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An extension that would continue trial or prevent mediation before docket sounding is prohibited; agreed extensions require a signed, filed stipulation, and other extensions or modifications require court approval.

No extension of deadlines or compliance dates established by this Order is permitted if the extension or modification would cause a continuance of the trial or would prevent the completion of mediation prior to docket sounding. Any extension or modification agreed to shall be by written stipulation signed by all parties to this action and filed with the Court. Any other extension of the deadlines or compliance dates established herein or modifications of this Order requires Court approval.

CRITICALCivil cases

A motion to extend the time for service must be filed at least 10 days before the initial service period expires and state why timely service was not possible and what service attempts were made.

Motions for extension of time to complete service of process must be filed no later than ten (10) days prior to the expiration of the initial time allotted for service. The motions must specify the reasons why service could not be performed within 120 days and what attempts had been made at service during that period.

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Trial continuances are not granted as of right, are disfavored and rarely granted, and lack of diligence in trial preparation is not good cause.

A motion for continuance shall not be granted as a matter of right and the parties should not assume the continuance will be granted even if all parties agree. Motions to continue trials are disfavored and rarely granted. Lack of due diligence in preparing for trial is not good cause for a continuance of trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

A motion to extend the time for service must be filed at least 10 days before the initial service period expires and explain why service was not completed and what attempts were made; the judge may grant up to an additional 90 days.

Motions for extension of time to complete service of process must be filed no later than ten (10) days prior to the expiration of the initial time allotted for service. The motions must specify the reasons why service could not be performed within 120 days and what attempts had been made at service during that period. In its discretion, the presiding judge may grant the plaintiff(s) an additional ninety (90) days to serve any remaining defendant(s).

CRITICALCivil cases

The deadlines in the order will be strictly enforced unless the Court modifies them by order.

The deadlines specified herein will be strictly enforced unless modified by Court order.

CRITICALCivil cases

A motion to continue must comply with the cited rules; continuances are not a matter of right, are disfavored, and lack of trial-preparation diligence is not good cause.

A motion to continue must comply with the requirements in Rule 1.460, Fla. R. Civ. P. and Rule 2.545(e), Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Adm. No continuance is granted as a matter of right and the parties should not assume that a continuance will be granted, even if all parties consent. Motions to continue trials are disfavored and rarely granted. Lack of due diligence in preparing for trial is not good cause to continue a trial.

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A continuance may be requested only by motion.

Continuance is available only by motion.

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A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date.

A request for continuance must be submitted at least five days prior to the scheduled court date!

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A continuance motion must state the opposing party’s position, and counsel must confer first unless the motion is a valid emergency motion.

ALL motions for a continuance MUST state the position of the opposing party. If you have not conferred with the other party about the motion, you are not prepared to file the motion. The sole exception is a valid emergency motion.

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Submit a continuance motion at least three days before the scheduled court date, unless exigent circumstances apply.

Motions for continuance must be submitted at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled court date for which the continuance is sought, barring exigent circumstances.

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A continuance motion must specifically state its basis and when it became known, whether it is opposed, the actions and dates needed to prepare, and the proposed ready-to-proceed date and whether all parties agree.

Motions for continuance must state with specificity: (1) the basis of the need for the continuance, including when the basis became known to the movant; (2) whether the motion is opposed; (3) the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready, including, but not limited to, confirming the specific date any required participants are available; and (4) the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed and whether that date is agreed by all parties.

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Continuances are disfavored, require a showing of good cause, and motions to continue must be filed at least three days before the proceeding.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause. Motions to continue must be filed no less than three days prior to the proceeding for which a continuance is sought.

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The Court will not consider a request to continue trial at Docket Sounding.

The Court will not entertain a request to continue trial at Docket Sounding.

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A motion for continuance must be submitted at least three days before the scheduled court date unless exigent circumstances apply.

Motions for continuance must be submitted at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled court date for which the continuance is sought, barring exigent circumstances.

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A motion for continuance must specifically explain the need and when it arose, state whether it is opposed, identify readiness actions and dates including participant availability, and propose a ready-to-proceed date and whether all parties agree.

Motions for continuance must state with specificity: (1) the basis of the need for the continuance, including when the basis became know to the movant; (2) whether the motion is opposed; (3) the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready, including, but not limited to, confirming the specific date any required participants are available; and (4) the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed and whether that date is agreed by all parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

The court may not use this rule to extend the time to serve a motion for rehearing or to enlarge a period governed by the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

The court under this rule may not extend the time for serving a motion for rehearing or enlarge any period of time governed by the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

CRITICALCivil cases

The court may extend the inventory-filing time on petition for cause shown without notice, but the personal representative must serve the petition and order on the persons described in subdivision (d).

On petition the time for filing the inventory may be extended by the court for cause shown without notice, except that the personal representative must serve copies of the petition and order on the persons described in subdivision (d).

CRITICALCivil cases

Within the statutory election period, the surviving spouse or the spouse’s agent or guardian may petition for an extension; after notice and hearing, the court may extend the time for good cause.

Within the period provided by law to make the election, the surviving spouse or an agent or guardian of the property of the surviving spouse may petition the court for an extension of time for making an election or for approval to make the election. After notice and hearing the court for good cause shown may extend the time for election.

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Civil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

A continuance motion must comply with the cited rules and, absent good cause, be signed by the party requesting the continuance.

Motions for Continuance: A motion to continue must comply with the requirements in Rule 1.460, Fla. R. Civ. P. and Rule 2.545(e), Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Adm. This includes, except for good cause shown, that the motion be signed by the party requesting the continuance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Continuances are disfavored and require good cause; absent good cause, the requesting party must sign a motion that strictly complies with Rule 1.460, and a hearing is required even for stipulated or agreed motions.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.460 and Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.545(e). The motion must strictly comply with Rule 1.460. The Court requires hearings on motions for continuance, regardless of whether they are framed as “Stipulated” or “Agreed.”

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A continuance request must be written, state its reason, any party’s objection, and when the case is expected to be trial-ready, and be signed by the requesting party.

Motions for continuance must be in writing and specifically set forth: (a) the reason for the requested continuance; (b) if any party objects to the requested continuance and ( c) when it is anticipated the case will be ready for trial. The rule requires that the party (not just the attorney) requesting the continuance should sign the motion or stipulation. (Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.545(e)).

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A witness’s unavailability cannot support a continuance unless a subpoena was issued and served, or service was attempted, at least ten days before trial.

The inability to require the attendance of a witness at trial shall not be the basis for continuance of the trial unless a witness subpoena was issued and served on the witness (or was attempted to be served on the witness) at least ten ( l 0) days prior to the trial date.

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An extension or modification of a deadline or compliance date under the Order is not permitted if it would continue the trial or prevent mediation from being completed before docket sounding.

No extension of deadlines or compliance dates established by this Order are pennitted ifthe extension or modification would cause a continuance ofthe trial or would prevent the completion ofmediation prior to docket sounding.

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An agreed extension or modification must be set out in a written stipulation signed by all parties and filed with the Court.

Any extension or modification agreed to shall be by written stipulation signed by all parties to this action and filed with the Court.

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Any other extension of a deadline or compliance date under the Order, or any other modification of the Order, requires Court approval.

Any other extension ofthe deadlines or compliance dates established herein, or modifications ofthis Order requires Court approval.

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A party must still attend when a continuance has been requested unless the party has received a signed order granting it.

On cases requested to be continued, you must still attend unless you have received a signed Order granting the continuance.

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A continuance motion must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date, absent exigent circumstances.

Motions for continuance must be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled court date for which the continuance is sought, barring exigent circumstances.

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A continuance motion must specify the reason and when it became known, whether it is opposed, readiness actions and dates, and the proposed ready date and whether all parties agree.

Motions for continuance must state with specificity: (1) the basis of the need for the continuance, including when the basis became known to the movant; (2) whether the motion is opposed; (3) the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready, including, but not limited to, confirming the specific date any required participants are available; and (4) the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed and whether that date is agreed by all parties.

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A continuance motion must be signed by the requesting party unless good cause is shown.

Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

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A continuance motion must be written and state the reason, whether the other party objects, and when the case is expected to be ready for trial; the requesting party must sign it unless good cause is shown.

Motions for continuance must be in writing and specifically set forth: (a) the reason for the requested continuance; (b) if the other party objects to the requested continuance and; (c) when it is anticipated the case will be ready for trial, and (d) except for good cause shown, all motions for continuance shall be signed by the party requesting the continuance.

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A continuance request based on a witness’s unavailability must state when the witness is believed to be available.

If the requested continuance is based on the unavailability of a witness, the Court must be advised of when it is believed the witness will be available.

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A trial continuance may not be based on inability to secure a witness’s attendance unless a subpoena was issued and served, or service was attempted, at least 10 days before trial.

The inability to require the attendance of a witness at trial shall not be the basis for continuance of the trial unless a witness subpoena was issued and served on the witness (or was attempted to be served on the witness) at least ten (10) days prior to the trial date.

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Extensions or modifications that would continue the trial or prevent mediation from being completed before docket sounding are not permitted.

No extension of deadlines or compliance dates established by this Order is permitted if the extension or modification would cause a continuance of the trial or would prevent the completion of mediation prior to docket sounding.

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An agreed extension or modification must be in a written stipulation signed by all parties and filed with the Court.

Any extension or modification agreed to shall be by written stipulation signed by all parties to this action and filed with the Court.

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Any other extension or modification of deadlines or compliance dates under the Order requires Court approval.

Any other extension of the deadlines or compliance dates established herein or modifications of this Order requires Court approval.

CRITICALCivil cases

A continuance motion must be written, state the reason, any party’s objection, and anticipated trial readiness, and be signed by the requesting party; witness unavailability requires the witness’s expected availability, and inability to secure a witness is not a basis unless a subpoena was issued and served or service was attempted at least 10 days before trial.

Motions for continuance must be in writing and specifically set forth: (a) the reason for the requested continuance; (b) if any party objects to the requested continuance and (c) when it is anticipated the case will be ready for trial. The rule requires that the party (not just the attorney) requesting the continuance should sign the motion or stipulation. (Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.545(e)). If the requested continuance is based on the unavailability of a witness, the Court must be advised of when it is believed the witness will be available. The inability to require the attendance of a witness at trial shall not be the basis for continuance of the trial unless a witness subpoena was issued and served on the witness (or was attempted to be served on the witness) at least ten (10) days prior to the trial date.

CRITICALCivil cases

An extension or modification of an Order deadline or compliance date is not permitted if it would continue the trial or prevent mediation from being completed before docket sounding.

No extension of deadlines or compliance dates established by this Order are permitted if the extension or modification would cause a continuance of the trial or would prevent the completion of mediation prior to docket sounding.

CRITICALCivil cases

Any other extension of an Order deadline or compliance date, or modification of the Order, requires Court approval.

Any other extension of the deadlines or compliance dates established herein, or modifications of this Order requires Court approval.

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Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only for good cause.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown.

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A continuance motion must be signed by the requesting party unless good cause is shown.

Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.460 and Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.545(e).

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Lack of due diligence in trial preparation does not constitute good cause for a continuance.

Lack of due diligence in preparing for trial is not good cause to continue a trial.

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Trial continuances are disfavored, require good cause, and must generally be signed by the requesting party and filed at least two business days before the court date.

Motions for Continuance of trials are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545 (e). Motion to continue shall be filed at least 2 business days ahead of the scheduled court date.

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A continuance motion must be written and state its reason, the other party’s position, and when the case is expected to be trial-ready; absent good cause, the requesting party must sign it, and witness unavailability requires an estimate of when the witness will be available.

5. CONTINUANCES. Motions for continuance must be in writing and specifically set forth: (a) the reason for the requested continuance; (b) if the other party objects to the requested continuance and; (c) when it is anticipated the case will be ready for trial, and (d) except for good cause shown, all motions for continuance shall be signed by the party requesting the continuance. If the requested continuance is based on the unavailability of a witness, the Court must be advised of when it is believed the witness will be available.

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An extension or modification of deadlines or compliance dates established by the Order is prohibited if it would continue the trial or prevent mediation from being completed before docket sounding.

No extension of deadlines or compliance dates established by this Order is permitted if the extension or modification would cause a continuance of the trial or would prevent the completion of mediation prior to docket sounding.

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An agreed extension or modification must be documented in a written stipulation signed by all parties and filed with the Court.

Any extension or modification agreed to shall be by written stipulation signed by all parties to this action and filed with the Court.

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Any other extension of deadlines or compliance dates, or modification of the Order, requires Court approval.

Any other extension of the deadlines or compliance dates established herein or modifications of this Order requires Court approval.

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A motion for continuance must be in writing and signed by the requesting party.

All motions for continuance must be in writing and signed by the party requesting to continue.

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Except in exceptional circumstances, a motion for continuance must be submitted at least five business days before the scheduled court date.

Except in exceptional circumstances, a motion for continuance must be submitted at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled court date.

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A motion for continuance must be submitted at least three days before the scheduled court date, except in exigent circumstances.

Motions for continuance must be submitted at least 3 days prior to the scheduled court date for which the continuance is sought, barring exigent circumstances.

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A motion for continuance must specify the need and when its basis became known, whether it is opposed, and the actions and dates needed for the movant to be ready; the listed requirements continue beyond this excerpt.

Motions for continuance must state with specificity: (1) the basis of the need for the continuance, including when the basis became known to the movant; (2) whether the motion is opposed; (3) the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready, including, but

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A continuance motion must be signed by the requesting party unless good cause is shown.

Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

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The continuance motion must state the proposed date the case will be ready to proceed and whether all parties agree to that date.

and (4) the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed and whether that date is agreed by all parties.

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Motions to continue must be filed at least three business days before the scheduled hearing.

Motions to Continue must be filed at least three (3) business days in advance of the scheduled hearing date.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

• Continuance Procedure: Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

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Continuance requests based solely on a preference for an in-person event are disfavored, considered only under extraordinary circumstances, and should be made as early as practicable.

Requests for continuances based solely on a participant’s preference to wait until the court event can be conducted in person are disfavored, and will be considered only under extraordinary cir- cumstances. Parties and counsel should make any such requests as early as practicable.

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Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

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The Court generally will not permit cancellation unless the parties have resolved the issues, but may allow it upon a showing of good cause.

The Court will generally not permit the cancellation of a hearing unless the issue(s) to be addressed has been resolved by the parties except upon a showing of good cause.

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Trial continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Requests to continue trial are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

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Continuances are disfavored and may be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

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Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only for good cause.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

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Trial continuance motions are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

a. Motions for Continuance of trials are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown.

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Successive trial continuances are highly disfavored.

Successive continuances are highly disfavored.

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Lack of due diligence is not a ground for granting a trial continuance.

Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance.

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Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only if good cause is shown.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

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Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

WARNINGCivil cases

Generally, inability to obtain hearing time is not grounds for a trial continuance.

The inability of a party to obtain hearing time will generally not constitute grounds for a continuance of the trial.

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A continuance request based on a witness’s unavailability must advise the Court when the witness is believed to be available.

If the requested continuance is based on the unavailability of a witness, the Court must be advised of when it is believed the witness will be available.

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Continuances should be infrequent and granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Continuances should be few and granted only upon a showing of good cause.

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Continuances of evidentiary hearings are disfavored and require good cause.

Continuances of evidentiary hearings are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Continuances of evidentiary hearings are disfavored and require a showing of good cause.

Continuances of evidentiary hearings are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown.

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Trial continuance motions are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Motions for Continuance of trials are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown.

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Successive trial continuances are highly disfavored.

Successive continuances are highly disfavored.

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Lack of due diligence is not a basis for granting a continuance.

Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance.

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A case remains on the docket unless an order continues it.

6. CONTINUANCES: Unless you have an order continuing your case, your case is still on the docket.

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A party's inability to obtain hearing time for a motion filed close to the deadline generally is not grounds for continuing trial.

Because of busy court calendars, hearing time may not be available to consider motions filed close to the deadline. The inability of a party to obtain hearing time will generally not constitute grounds for a continuance of the trial.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

WARNINGCivil cases

Deadlines are strictly enforced unless modified by court order; the parties may submit an agreed order to extend disclosure or discovery deadlines, but other deadlines remain unchanged absent a court order.

The deadlines specified herein will be strictly enforced unless modified by Court order. The parties may submit an agreed order to extend disclosure and/or discovery deadlines; however, all remaining deadlines will remain in place absent a Court order.

WARNINGCivil cases

Continuances of deadlines are strongly discouraged.

Continuances of deadlines are strongly discouraged.

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Continuances are disfavored and require a showing of good cause.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

WARNINGCivil cases

Lack of hearing time for a motion filed close to the deadline will generally not justify a trial continuance.

Because of busy court calendars, hearing time may not be available to consider motions filed close to the deadline. The inability of a party to obtain hearing time will generally not constitute grounds for a continuance of the trial.

WARNINGCivil cases

The parties may submit an agreed order to extend disclosure or discovery deadlines, but other deadlines remain in place unless the Court orders otherwise.

The parties may submit an agreed order to extend disclosure and/or discovery deadlines; however, all remaining deadlines will remain in place absent a Court order.

WARNINGCivil cases

Continuances of deadlines are strongly discouraged.

Continuances of deadlines are strongly discouraged.

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Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only when good cause is shown.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown.

WARNING

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

WARNING

Continuances are disfavored, require good cause, and will not be granted for lack of due diligence; successive continuances are highly disfavored.

Motions for continuance are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance.

WARNING

Trial continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Trial continuations: Requests to continue trial are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

WARNING

Continuances are disfavored, require good cause, successive continuances are highly disfavored, and lack of due diligence is not a sufficient ground.

Motions for continuance are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

WARNINGCivil cases

For cause shown, the court may enlarge a specified period in its discretion, with or without notice, if the request is made before the original or previously extended period expires.

When an act is required or allowed to be done at or within a specified time by these rules, by order of court, or by notice given thereunder, for cause shown the court at any time in its discretion (1) with or without notice, may order the period enlarged if request therefor is made before the expiration of the period originally prescribed or as extended by a previous order;

WARNINGCivil cases

After a specified period expires, the court may permit the act upon motion and notice if the failure to act resulted from excusable neglect.

on motion made and notice, after the expiration of the specified period, may permit the act to be done when failure to act was the result of excusable neglect.

WARNINGCivil cases

The court may extend the filing time for cause shown after notice to interested persons.

unless the time is extended by the court for cause shown after notice to interested persons.

WARNINGCivil cases

If service is untimely, the petitioner or alleged incapacitated person may move to continue the hearing.

If service is not timely effectuated, the petitioner or the alleged incapacitated person may move for a continuance of the hearing.

WARNINGCivil cases

For good cause shown, the court may extend the deadline to file and serve a written objection.

For good cause shown, the court may extend the time to file and serve the written objection.

WARNINGCivil cases

A monitor’s authority expires after 60 days or upon a finding of no probable cause, whichever occurs first, but the court may extend it for an additional 30 days upon a showing that an emergency condition still exists.

(c) Duration of Authority. The authority of a monitor expires 60 days after the date of appointment or upon a finding of no probable cause, whichever occurs first. The court may enter an order extending the authority of the monitor for an additional 30 days upon a showing that an emergency condition still exists.

WARNINGCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Continuances are disfavored and require good cause; party consent, lack of diligence, and failure to have summary judgment or in limine motions heard do not establish grounds for continuing trial.

Motions for continuances are disfavored and rarely granted; good cause must be shown. The parties should not assume that a continuance will be granted, even if all parties consent. Lack of due diligence in preparing for trial is not good cause to continue a trial. The parties shall schedule summary judgment motions and motion(s) in limine in advance of trial. The failure to have these matters heard is not a ground for a continuance.

WARNINGCivil cases

A settlement order typically gives the parties 30 days to complete settlement documents and dismiss the case, but the Court may extend the period for good cause.

An Order on Notice of Settlement typically gives the parties 30 days to execute settlement documents and dismiss the case, although the Court may extend that time upon good cause shown.

WARNING

Trial continuances are disfavored, require good cause, and cannot be based on lack of due diligence; successive requests are highly disfavored, and the requesting party must sign the motion unless good cause is shown.

Motions for Continuance of trials are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by the Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

WARNINGCivil cases

The presiding judge may, in their discretion, grant plaintiffs an additional 90 days to serve remaining defendants.

In its discretion, the presiding judge may grant the plaintiff(s) an additional ninety (90) days to serve any remaining defendant(s).

WARNINGCivil cases

The parties may submit an agreed order extending disclosure or discovery deadlines, but other deadlines remain unchanged unless the Court orders otherwise.

The parties may submit an agreed order to extend disclosure and/or discovery deadlines; however, all remaining deadlines will remain in place absent a Court order.

WARNINGCivil cases

Continuances of deadlines are strongly discouraged.

Continuances of deadlines are strongly discouraged.

WARNINGCivil cases

A motion to continue a trial must comply with the cited rules; continuances are not a matter of right, are disfavored and rarely granted, and lack of diligence is not good cause.

Motions to Continue Trials: A motion to continue must comply with the requirements in Rule 1.460, Fla. R. Civ. P. and Rule 2.545(e), Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Adm. No continuance is granted as a matter of right and the parties should not assume that a continuance will be granted, even if all parties consent. Motions to continue trials are disfavored and rarely granted. Lack of due diligence in preparing for trial is not good cause to continue a trial.

WARNING

A party’s inability to obtain hearing time generally is not grounds to continue the trial.

The inability of a party to obtain hearing time will generally not constitute grounds for a continuance of the trial.

WARNING

A party's inability to obtain hearing time generally is not grounds to continue the trial.

The inability of a party to obtain hearing time will generally not constitute grounds for a continuance of the trial.

WARNING

Continuances should be infrequent and granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Continuances should be few and granted only upon a showing of good cause.

WARNING

Continuances are disfavored and require good cause; successive continuances are highly disfavored, and lack of due diligence is not grounds for one.

Motions for continuance are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance.

WARNING

The Court may extend the 30-day period for executing settlement documents and dismissing the case upon a showing of good cause.

The parties have thirty (30) days to execute settlement documents and dismiss the case, although the Court may extend that time upon good cause shown.

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Further, no hearing may be cancelled fewer than two (2) business days before the hearing, unless the case has settled in its entirety or an agreed order on the motion is submitted to the Court fully resolving the matters to be heard.

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Motions for continuance must be in writing and specifically set forth: (a) the reason for the requested continuance; (b) if the other party objects to the requested continuance and; (c) when it is anticipated the case will be ready for trial, and (d) except for good cause shown, all motions for continuance shall be signed by the party requesting the continuance.

Summary: A continuance motion must be written, state its reason, disclose whether the other party objects and when the case is expected to be trial-ready, and—absent good cause—be signed by the requesting party.

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The inability to require the attendance of a witness at trial shall not be the basis for continuance of the trial unless a witness subpoena was issued and served on the witness (or was attempted to be served on the witness) at least ten (10) days prior to the trial date.

Summary: A witness’s unavailability is not a basis for continuing trial unless a subpoena was issued and served, or service was attempted, at least 10 days before trial.

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The inability to require the attendance of a witness at trial shall not be the basis for continuance of the trial unless a witness subpoena was issued and served on the witness (or was attempted to be served on the witness) at least ten (10) days prior to the trial date.

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You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately.

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You may ONLY cancel a hearing if there has been a complete settlement of all issues set for hearing. That settlement must be placed in the Court file before the Notice of Cancellation.

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Notices filed less than 48 hours before the hearing time will be insufficient.

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Hearings must be cancelled no later than three (3) days before the hearing, unless the matter is settled or there is an emergency.

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Civil cases

Motions for extension of time to complete service of process must be filed no later than ten (10) days prior to the expiration of the initial time allotted for service. The motions must specify the reasons why service could not be performed within 120 days and what attempts had been made at service during that period.

Summary: A motion to extend the time for service must be filed at least 10 days before the initial service period expires and state why service was not completed and what service attempts were made.

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Civil cases

The deadlines specified herein will be strictly enforced unless modified by Court order.

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Motions for continuance are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

Summary: Continuances are disfavored, require good cause, and cannot be based on lack of due diligence; successive continuances are highly disfavored, and the requesting party must sign the motion absent good cause.

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Criminal cases

Hearings noticed by the Court may only be cancelled by the Court. Hearings noticed by one or more parties may only be cancelled by the Court, the scheduling party, or by agreement of all parties involved in the hearing.

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Cancelling a hearing is ultimately up to the Court. Upon good cause or a complete resolution, a request may be made.

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If the requested continuance is based on the unavailability of a witness, the Court must be advised of when it is believed the witness will be available.