Henry County Courts, Indiana Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Before filing a continuance motion, counsel must consult opposing counsel about the request and reasons, state that consultation was sought and opposing counsel’s position, and provide specific follow-up attempts if contact was unsuccessful.

Prior to filing a Motion for Continuance, the movant’s counsel shall contact all opposing counsel of record and apprize them of the fact that a continuance will be sought and the reasons for the same. A Motion for Continuance shall recite that a consultation was sought and the position of opposing counsel to the sought continuance. Mere statements that attempts to reach opposing counsel have been unsuccessful without showing specific follow-up attempts may result in a summary denial of the motion.