Lubbock County District Courts Adjournment & Extension Requirements

For good cause, a magistrate may extend the Article 15.17 hearing and probable-cause review for up to 72 hours after arrest by motion and order.

(4) (a) By Motion and Order for good cause, the magistrate may extend the 15.17 hearing and review of Probable Cause up to 72 hours after arrest.

In a civil case, a continuance request generally requires a written motion under Texas Rule 251 unless all counsel consent in writing and the court approves the request; the court must hold a hearing if the requesting party asks for one.

A. In a civil case, unless counsel for all parties consent, in writing, to the request for a continuance and the same is approved by the Court, a motion must be filed pursuant to Rule 251, et seq. of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended. At the request of the party, the court shall conduct a hearing on the motion.

A civil continuance motion that does not satisfy Rule 9.15(A)'s requirements will be denied without prejudice to refiling.

A.1. Any motion that does not meet these requirements will be denied without prejudice to the right to refile.

Criminal continuance requests are governed by Chapter 29 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

B. In a criminal case, continuances are governed by Chapter 29 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, as amended.