Bowie County Court at Law Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Agreed continuances are prohibited for matters pending on the dismissal docket.

There can be no "agreed continuances" of a matter pending on the dismissal docket.

A continuance in a jury case requires a written motion showing good cause, and an agreement by the parties or attorneys does not bind the court.

Motions to continue a jury case will be granted only upon a written motion to continue showing good cause. The courts will not be bound by an agreement to continue made by the parties or attorneys.

An attorney unable to meet the order-preparation deadline must secure the Court’s permission to extend the time within 12 days of the applicable time stated above.

If the attorney charged with the responsibility of preparation is unable to comply with this rule she or he shall, within twelve (12) days from the times stated above, secure permission of the Court to extend the time.

Trial witnesses must attend while court is in session, and the trial will not be delayed because of an absent witness except under exigent circumstances.

All trial witnesses shall be in attendance while the court is in session and trial shall not be delayed for the absence of witnesses except under exigent circumstances

A continuance for discovery will not be granted unless good cause is shown.

No continuances will be granted for purposes of discovery, except for good cause shown.

Agreed continuances are not allowed or honored after a case has been announced ready at pre-trial.

No "agreed continuances" will be allowed after the case has been announced ready at pre-trial, and will not be honored by the courts