Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Adjournment & Extension Requirements
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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances. This page is scoped to Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
In an arbitration case, filing preliminary objections or scheduling argument after the arbitration hearing does not continue the hearing unless the moving party obtains a continuance under Local Rule 208.3(d).
In an arbitration case, the filing of preliminary objections or the scheduling of the preliminary objections for an argument on a date after the date of the arbitration hearing does not continue the arbitration hearing unless the moving party obtains a continuance pursuant to Local Rule 208.3(d).
In an Arbitration Docket case, filing or scheduling argument on a judgment-on-the-pleadings motion after the arbitration hearing does not continue the hearing unless the moving party obtains a continuance under Local Rule 208.3(d).
In an arbitration case, the filing of a motion for judgment on the pleadings or the scheduling of the motion for an argument on a date after the date of the arbitration hearing does not continue the arbitration hearing unless the moving party obtains a continuance pursuant to Local Rule 208.3(d).
A party seeking a pretrial deadline extension must notify the Court before the deadline expires, the parties may jointly submit a consent order, and the extension does not become effective unless the Court approves and signs the order.
D. Requests for Extension of Deadlines 1. If a deadline extension is needed, the parties must notify the Court before the deadline expires. 2. If both sides agree to the extension, they may submit a Consent Order for the Court’s consideration. 3. The extension is not effective unless and until the Court approves and signs the order.
Additional time must be requested before the applicable deadline expires, unless a consent order is signed.
If additional time is needed, request it before the deadline expires, or sign a consent order.
The Court should be notified before a deadline expires whenever possible if the deadline cannot be met.
If deadlines cannot be met, notify the Court before they expire whenever possible.
A continuance must be requested by written motion stating the reason, confirming whether the request is opposed, and including a proposed order.
Requests for continuance (postponement of proceeding) require a written motion stating the following: 1. The reason for the continuance; 2. Confirmation regarding whether the request is opposed by the other side; and 3. A proposed order in Word format.
An application to reschedule a pre-trial conference must be addressed to the Conciliating Judge assigned to that conference.
Any application for rescheduling a pre-trial conference shall be addressed to the Conciliating Judge before whom the pre-trial conference is scheduled.
Continuance or trial-date adjustment requests should be made as soon as possible after the initial trial list is published, and last-minute requests are ordinarily denied for personal or business absences or failure to comply with trial policy rules.
(iii) Requests for continuances or adjustments of the trial date should be made as soon as possible after the initial publication of the trial list. Last-minute requests for continuances ordinarily will not be granted to accommodate counsel, clients or witnesses for business trips, vacations, or any absence during trial terms or for failure to comply with any of the trial policy rules.
How do I request an adjournment or extension in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas?
Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. A party seeking a pretrial deadline extension must notify the Court before the deadline expires, the parties may jointly submit a consent order, and the extension does not become effective unless the Court approves and signs the order.
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