Huntington County Courts, Indiana Adjournment & Extension Requirements

The Court may grant a continuance only on a party’s motion, upon good cause, and only for as long as necessary, considering the prosecution’s or Defendant’s request or consent and the public interest; the motion must be heard and set for hearing under LR 35-TR-11-36(2).

Upon motion of any party, the Court may grant a continuance only upon a showing of good cause and only for so long as necessary, taking into account not only the request of consent of the prosecution or Defendant, but also the public interest in the prompt disposition of the case. All motions seeking a continuance shall be heard by the Court and shall therefore be set for hearing in accordance with Rule LR 35-TR-11-36 (2) above.

Unless made during the hearing, a continuance motion must be written and verified, state its specific reason and case information, address any earlier-scheduled case conflict, report opposing counsel’s notice and position, and estimate hearing time; parties must not assume it is granted until informed by the Court.

Motions for Continuance, unless made during the hearing of the cause, shall be in writing and verified. The motion shall be specific with regard to the reason for the requested continuance, including the caption, cause number and Court and if the continuance is requested due to a conflict with a case that was scheduled prior to the date in the pending cause of action. Said motions shall contain as a part thereof a statement that opposing counsel has been previously notified of the request, and an indication of the acquiescence or objection of opposing counsel to said continuance. Further, said motions shall contain an estimate of the time required for the hearing of the cause. Parties or their attorneys are not to assume a Motion for Continuance will be sustained until so informed by the Court.

The Court will deny continuance requests based on the need for further plea negotiations.

The Court will deny all requests for a continuance based on the need for further plea negotiations.