Spencer County Circuit Court, Kentucky Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICAL

A continuance request for a defendant detained at the Shelby County Detention Center must be made using a Docket Pass Form and Order tendered to the Clerk by 3:00 P.M. one business day before the scheduled motion docket.

In cases where the defendant is detained at the Shelby County Detention Center and the defendant intends to request a continuance of the scheduled status hearing before the Court, a Docket Pass Form and Order shall be completed by defense counsel and tendered to the Clerk (original or faxed copy) by 3:00 p.m. one (1) business day before the scheduled motion docket so that the defendant whose case is being passed will not be transported from the Shelby County Detention Center for the motion docket.

WARNING

The response deadline may be extended on an oral or written motion showing good cause, including the listed factors.

the time for filing a response may be extended upon oral or written motion for good cause shown, including such factors as the length and complexity of the motion and supporting memorandum and time of service of the motion.