Fayette County Courts, Indiana Adjournment & Extension Requirements

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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.

CRITICAL

A continuance request must be made by written motion stating good cause, describing steps taken to notify the other parties, and providing at least five available dates.

(1) A request for a continuance shall be by written motion stating good cause. The Motion shall indicate what steps have been taken to notify the other parties of the request and shall indicate at least five (5) dates that the parties have available to which the cause may be continued.

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WARNING

(3) The Court in its discretion may require that any motion for continuance shall be signed by the party requesting the same.

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WARNING

A hearing set after consultation with counsel may be continued only for good cause, which the Court must find.

Hearings set after consulting with counsel will not be continued except for good cause. "Good cause" as used herein shall require a finding of such by the Court.

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

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

The request must include reason for request and proposed new dates. A continuance request must be made by written motion stating good cause, describing steps taken to notify the other parties, and providing at least five available dates.

View rule Official source Source: page 15, section Continuances

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