Ellis County District Courts Adjournment & Extension Requirements
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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances. This page is scoped to Ellis County District Courts; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
A unilateral continuance motion will not be considered unless the filer first obtains a contingent appearance date from the Court Coordinator.
Motions for Continuance which are filed unilaterally will not be considered without first obtaining a contingent appearance date from the Court Coordinator in the event the motion is granted.
An agreed continuance requires Court approval and an appearance date promptly after the matter is continued.
Agreed Motions for Continuance are subject to Court approval and must contain an appearance date as soon as reasonably possible for matters continued.
How do I request an adjournment or extension in Ellis County District Courts?
Judge Grace Pandithurai: Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include proposed rescheduled date. A unilateral continuance motion will not be considered unless the filer first obtains a contingent appearance date from the Court Coordinator.
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