Hamilton County Courts, Indiana Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICAL

A written continuance motion must state when opposing counsel was advised, counsel’s position, the scheduled hearing or trial date and time, the approximate delay needed, and the estimated duration when rescheduled.

206.10 Motions for continuance shall be in writing and include the following information: a. The date and time opposing counsel was advised that a continuance will be requested. b. Whether opposing counsel agrees with or objects to the request. c. The date and time of the hearing or trial for which a continuance is being sought. d. The approximate amount of time needed to elapse before the matter can be heard. e. A good-faith estimate of the time needed for such hearing or trial when rescheduled.

CRITICAL

Unless good cause is shown, a continuance motion for a court trial or hearing must be filed at least five days beforehand.

206.20 Unless good cause is shown, no motions for continuance will be considered unless filed at least five (5) days before a court trial or hearing, and at least ten (10) days before a Jury Trial.

WARNING

No continuance will be granted for the specified Class D infraction court appearance.

The Violations Clerk/court staff shall inform the defendant that no continuance will be granted, and that a second FTA could result in a warrant being issued for the defendant’s arrest.