Lavaca County District Court, Texas Adjournment & Extension Requirements
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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.
Filing a motion for continuance, even with all parties’ agreement, does not continue the case; a signed order or notice from the Court Administrator that parties need not appear is required.
The mere filing of a Motion for Continuance does not mean that the continuance will be granted, even with the agreement of all parties. A case is not continued unless an Order Granting the Motion for Continuance has been signed by the presiding judge or the Court Administrator for the presiding judge has notified all parties not to appear.
How do I request an adjournment or extension in Lavaca County District Court, Texas?
Filing a motion for continuance, even with all parties’ agreement, does not continue the case; a signed order or notice from the Court Administrator that parties need not appear is required.
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