Wabash County Courts, Indiana Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICAL

A continuance motion made outside the hearing must be written and verified, state that opposing counsel was previously notified and whether counsel acquiesces or objects, and estimate the hearing time required.

(A) Motions for continuance, unless made during the hearing of the cause, shall be in writing and verified. 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.

WARNING

The Court may require the requesting party to sign a written continuance motion and may hold a hearing on the motion, in either case at its discretion.

(B) The Court, in its discretion, may require any written motion for continuance to be signed by the party requesting same. (C) The Court may, in its discretion, hold a hearing on the motion for continuance.