Circuit Court of Gallatin County, Illinois (2nd Judicial Circuit) Adjournment & Extension Requirements

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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.

CRITICAL

If either party is not ready, the court must continue the case to an early date, but further continuances require good cause.

If either party is not ready for trial, the court shall continue the case to an early date. Additional continuances shall not be granted without good cause shown.

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WARNING

In small claims cases, additional continuances require good cause.

Additional continuances shall not be granted without good cause shown.

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WARNING

Mediation must be completed within 60 days of assignment unless good cause is shown, and either party may petition for additional time if it is not completed by then.

Mediation shall be completed within 60 days of assignment, except for good cause shown. In the event that mediation is not complete within said 60 days, either party may petition the court for additional time.

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WARNING

If mediation is not completed within 60 days of assignment, either party may petition for additional time; the deadline may be extended for good cause.

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Common questions about Circuit Court of Gallatin County, Illinois (2nd Judicial Circuit) adjournment & extension requirements

How do I request an adjournment or extension in Circuit Court of Gallatin County, Illinois (2nd Judicial Circuit)?

If either party is not ready, the court must continue the case to an early date, but further continuances require good cause.

View rule Official source Source: page 10, section Rule 15. Small Claims

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