Ripley County Courts, Indiana Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICAL

Continuance requests must be made promptly after the reason is discovered or should have been discovered; except for emergencies or motions made in open court, motions must be written and filed at least 10 days before the matter, subject to the stated affidavit and short-notice exceptions.

A. All requests for continuances shall be made as soon as the reason therefore has been discovered or should have been discovered. All motions shall, except in the event of an emergency or in open court, be in writing and on file with the Court no later than ten (10) days prior to the scheduled matter unless the motion is accompanied by an affidavit that the reasons for the continuance have occurred within the ten (10) day period. Exceptions may be granted for matters scheduled with less than ten (10) days’ notice.

WARNING

Agreement of counsel does not guarantee that a continuance motion will be granted.

Agreement of counsel does not necessarily mean the motion will be granted.

WARNING

The Court may, in its discretion, assess costs and expenses necessarily incurred by the Court, County, or parties because of continuances or delays.

The Court, in its discretion, may assess any costs and expenses necessarily incurred by the Court, the County or parties as a result of continuances or delays.