Court Rules

Clark County Courts, Indiana Adjournment & Extension Requirements

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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.

CRITICAL

A continuance motion must state the scheduled date, reason, requested delay, and opposing parties’ position after inquiry; without that position, the Court will take no action.

A Motion for Continuance shall set forth the scheduled date, the reason for the continuance, and the specific length of time the moving party desires the case to be delayed. Every Motion for Continuance must contain a statement of agreement or objection from opposing parties, obtained by the moving party after having made inquiry of opposing parties. Failure to state the position of opposing parties will prevent any court action on a Motion for Continuance.

WARNING

Failure to attend and complete the seminar may be cause for continuing the matter until attendance is completed.

A failure to attend and complete the seminar may constitute cause for denial of the granting of the dissolution or the relief requested and a continuance of the matter until attendance has been accomplished.

WARNING

For good cause, the time limit for exchanging the financial disclosure statement may be extended or shortened.

For good cause, the time limit may be extended or shortened.

Common questions about Clark County Courts, Indiana adjournment & extension requirements

How do I request an adjournment or extension in Clark County Courts, Indiana?

The request must include original date, reason for request, and adversary position. A continuance motion must state the scheduled date, reason, requested delay, and opposing parties’ position after inquiry; without that position, the Court will take no action.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 17, section Rule 8 — Continuances

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