Court Rules

Lancaster County District Court, Nebraska Adjournment & Extension Requirements

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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.

CRITICAL

A continuance is allowed only upon good cause shown and pursuant to Nebraska statutes, by motion or stipulation and affidavit; any motion must request a date and time certain for the court to set.

No continuances shall be allowed, except for good cause shown, upon motion or stipulation and affidavit, pursuant to Nebraska statutes, and any motion for a continuance shall request continuance to a date and time certain to be set by the court.

WARNING

Requests for additional time to file briefs must be supported by a showing of good cause.

Requests for additional time to file briefs shall be supported by a showing of good cause.

Common questions about Lancaster County District Court, Nebraska adjournment & extension requirements

How do I request an adjournment or extension in Lancaster County District Court, Nebraska?

The request must include reason for request and proposed rescheduled date. A continuance is allowed only upon good cause shown and pursuant to Nebraska statutes, by motion or stipulation and affidavit; any motion must request a date and time certain for the court to set.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Rule 3-3. Continuances

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