Boyd Circuit Court Adjournment & Extension Requirements
4 rules from official source documents
Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.
CRITICAL
A continuance requires a written motion, with supporting affidavits when required by law, unless all parties agree and the Court approves.
A case set for trial will not be continued unless a written Motion has been filed, with supporting Affidavits if required by law, except as otherwise accomplished by agreement of all parties and approval of the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
A continuance requires good cause and a written motion to opposing parties unless the parties agree to it.
Continuances may only be made for good cause shown and written motion to opposing parties, unless the parties agree to the continuance.
WARNINGCivil cases
If a state holiday falls on Friday, motion hour is rescheduled to the following Friday.
If a state holiday falls on Friday, Motion Hour will be conducted on the following Friday.
WARNINGCivil cases
If the Court closes for an unforeseen reason, motion hour is continued to the following Friday.
If the Court is closed for any unforeseen reason, Motion Hour shall be passed to the following Friday.
How do I request an adjournment or extension in Boyd Circuit Court?
A continuance requires a written motion, with supporting affidavits when required by law, unless all parties agree and the Court approves.
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