Steubenville Municipal Court, Ohio Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICAL

A continuance requires a written motion stating the reason and a Judgment Entry for the Judge’s signature; a new hearing date and at least three future available dates and times must be provided, and the Court decides whether to grant the request.

No party shall be granted a continuance of a trial or a hearing without a written motion stating the reason for the continuance and a Judgment Entry for the Judge's signature. These may be faxed or emailed to the Court. No continuance will be granted without a new hearing date being given and counsel of record or unrepresented parties shall provide the clerk with not less than three future dates and times for which they are available. The following are six (6) possible reasons for a continuance: 1. Conflict with prior scheduled Court hearing. 2. Material witness is unavailable due to no fault of the Attorney. 3. Subpoena unable to be served. 4. Hospitalization or unexpected illness of the attorney or any party with proper medical excuse. 5. Death in the immediate family of the attorney, witness, or party. 6. Good cause shown as decided by the Court. The granting of a request for continuance of a scheduled hearing is a matter within the discretion of the trial court.

CRITICAL

An application to continue a pretrial conference must be addressed to the Civil Deputy Clerks.

Any application for continuance of the conference shall be addressed to the Civil Deputy Clerks. See Rules for continuance.

WARNING

If the Court determines an in-person proceeding is necessary, it may continue the matter and require the parties to attend in person.

If at any time during a court proceeding conducted by telephone or video conferencing the Court determines that an in-person proceeding is necessary, the Court may continue the matter and require the parties to attend in person.