First Judicial District Court, Nebraska Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Civil cases

Either party may request an extension to file or complete property statements by written motion showing good cause.

Either party may receive an extension of time for filing or completing property statements on written motion and good cause shown.

A criminal case set for trial may not be continued or taken out of order unless the Court grants a written continuance motion supported by sufficient affidavits.

No criminal case set for trial will be continued or taken out of order unless a written motion for a continuance, supported by sufficient affidavits, is granted by the Court.

Civil cases

If the opposing party objects, the moving party must set the continuance motion for a hearing.

If the opposing party does object, it is the responsibility of the party filing the motion to set the motion for a continuance hearing.

Civil cases

A motion for continuance must state whether the opposing party objects.

In addition to the requirements set forth in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1148 (Reissue 2016), a Motion for Continuance shall set forth whether the opposing party has an objection.

Civil cases

A motion for continuance must be made at least three working days before the hearing, except in exigent circumstances.

Except for exigent circumstances, a motion for a continuance shall be made at least three (3) working days prior to the hearing for which the continuance is requested.

Civil cases

If the opposing party does not object, the moving party must arrange a new date and time with all opposing parties and the Court as soon as practical.

If the opposing party does not object to the continuance, the party filing the motion shall be responsible for arranging, as soon as practical, a new date and time with all opposing parties and the Court.