Court Rules

Newton County Courts, Indiana Adjournment & Extension Requirements

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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.

If parties are not ready within fifteen minutes of the scheduled start, the Court may proceed without them, decide without a hearing, continue the matter, and/or impose sanctions.

If parties are not prepared to begin their hearing or trial within fifteen minutes of the scheduled time, the Court may: proceed to hear the matter without any party present; make a decision without hearing; continue the matter to a later date and time and/or impose appropriate sanctions. (Ind. TR. 73)

The Court may extend or shorten the financial-declaration deadlines by order for good cause shown.

These time limits may be extended or shortened by Court order for good cause shown.

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

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

If parties are not ready within fifteen minutes of the scheduled start, the Court may proceed without them, decide without a hearing, continue the matter, and/or impose sanctions.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 8, section LR-56-5 Hearings on Motions and Trials

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