Bullitt Circuit Court Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICAL

The Commonwealth must make a written motion based on good cause to seek an extension of a discovery or bill-of-particulars deadline; failure to do so may result in sanctions.

Failure of the Commonwealth to comply with the court's orders for discovery and bill of particulars within the time specified therein without making a written motion for extension of time based upon good cause shown may subject the Commonwealth to imposition of sanctions

WARNING

If opposing counsel reports not receiving the motion by the preceding Friday, the court may move the hearing to the next regular motion docket upon the opposing party’s oral request.

In the event that opposing counsel represents that he or she did not receive a motion on or before the Friday preceding the Monday on which the motion is scheduled for hearing, the court may pass the motion for hearing to the next regularly scheduled motion docket upon the oral request of the opposing party.

WARNING

An opposing party may be entitled to a continuance when an amended pleading significantly alters trial preparation.

An opposing party may be entitled to a continuance if the amended pleading significantly alters trial preparation.