Hutchinson County District Court, Texas Adjournment & Extension Requirements
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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.
Opposing counsel objecting to an immediate jury-trial setting must file a verified continuance motion stating detailed grounds within 14 days after receiving the setting request.
If opposing counsel objects to the immediate setting of a case for jury trial, they must file a verified motion for continuance, within 14 days of receipt of said request, setting out their grounds for continuance in detail (e.g., additional discovery is required, material witnesses are unavailable, etc.).
Continuance motions must be written, comply with applicable rules, and detail the reason for delay; noncompliant motions will not be considered.
All motions for continuance shall be made in writing and comply with any applicable rules. The motion or request shall state, in detail, the reason for the delay. **A motion for continuance will not be considered unless the foregoing has been complied with.**
How do I request an adjournment or extension in Hutchinson County District Court, Texas?
Judge Curtis W. Brancheau: The request must include reason for request. Opposing counsel objecting to an immediate jury-trial setting must file a verified continuance motion stating detailed grounds within 14 days after receiving the setting request.
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