Ninth Judicial District Court, Nebraska Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICAL

If sound, video, or internet access is insufficient or unavailable, the court will continue the hearing and require the parties to appear in person.

If the sound and/or video quality is insufficient or the internet connection is insufficient or unavailable, the court will require the hearing to be continued and the parties to appear in person.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

Unless an order granting the continuance has issued, the parties must appear as previously ordered.

If no order granting a continuance has been issued, the parties are required to appear as previously ordered.

CRITICAL

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

In addition to the requirements set forth in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1148, a motion for continuance shall set forth whether the opposing party has any objection.

CRITICAL

A continuance motion must be made at least 3 working days before the hearing, except in exigent circumstances.

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

CRITICAL

The court must approve continuance stipulations, considering the reasons given, the progression schedule, and the availability of an alternate date.

Stipulations for continuances are subject to the approval of the court based upon the reasons given, the progression schedule, and the availability of an alternate date.

CRITICAL

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

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

WARNING

After a continuance motion is filed, the court may grant or deny it ex parte unless another party promptly requests a hearing.

Upon the filing of a motion for continuance, absent a prompt request for hearing by another party, the court may grant or deny the motion for continuance ex parte.

WARNING

Either party may receive an extension to file or complete property statements upon written motion and a showing of good cause.

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

WARNING

Either party may receive an extension to file or complete the property statement upon written motion and a showing of good cause.

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