Hennepin County District Court Adjournment & Extension Requirements
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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances. This page is scoped to Hennepin County District Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
A hearing-date change letter must state why the party cannot attend, be received at least five days before the hearing, and suggest preferred new dates and times.
Your letter must meet the following requirements: Explain the reason why you cannot be at the hearing. The letter must be received at least five (5) days before the original hearing date. Saturday, Sunday, legal holidays, and the hearing date are not included in counting the days. Include your preferred days of the week and times for the new hearing date. The court will try to accommodate your request, but cannot guarantee a specific date or time.
How do I request an adjournment or extension in Hennepin County District Court?
Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request and proposed new dates. A hearing-date change letter must state why the party cannot attend, be received at least five days before the hearing, and suggest preferred new dates and times.
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