Second Judicial District Court, Nebraska Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICALCivil 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

A continuance motion 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.

CRITICAL

The continuance motion form asks the filer to state the original date, reasons for the request, the other party’s position, and a proposed rescheduled date.

COMES NOW ___________________________________ and moves the Court for a (Your full name) continuance for the matter set for the ______ day of _______________________, 20______. I am (Day) (Month) (Year) unable to participate in said matter for the following reasons: I have consulted with the other party who has □ no objection □ not responded. WHEREFORE, ______________________________________ moves that this Motion for (Your full name) Continuance be set for hearing, and that upon said hearing, the Court continue the matter for the ______ day of ________________________________, 20_____.

CRITICALCivil 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, a Motion for Continuance shall set forth whether the opposing party has an objection.

CRITICALCivil cases

If the opposing party objects, or reasonable efforts to contact the party are unsuccessful, the moving party must set the continuance motion for hearing.

If the opposing party does object, or after reasonable efforts have been made to contact the opposing party without success as verified by affidavit, it is the responsibility of the party filing the motion to set the motion for a continuance hearing.

WARNING

A party may receive an extension to file or complete a property statement by written motion upon 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.

WARNINGCivil cases

If the moving party fails to attempt contact with opposing counsel, the motion for continuance may be summarily denied.

If the moving party fails to attempt contact with opposing counsel, the motion for continuance may be summarily denied.