Ellis County Justice of the Peace Courts Adjournment & Extension Requirements
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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.
The court will grant one written continuance request if good cause is shown, and the request must be made within 48 hours of the hearing.
The court will still grant one written request for a continuance with good cause shown but must be done within 48 hours of court hearing.
The court will grant one written continuance request if good cause is shown and the request is made at least 48 hours before the hearing.
The court will still grant one written request for a continuance with good cause shown but must be done at least 48 hours before court hearing.
Requests for continuances and translators must be made in writing at least 3 working days before the court date.
FOR CONTINUANCES AND TRANSLATOR REQUESTS, A REQUEST MUST BE MADE IN WRITING A MINIMUM OF 3 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO COURT DATE.
How do I request an adjournment or extension in Ellis County Justice of the Peace Courts?
Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance when this rule applies in Ellis County Justice of the Peace Courts. The court will grant one written continuance request if good cause is shown, and the request must be made within 48 hours of the hearing.
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