Washington County Justice of the Peace Courts Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

CRITICAL

In jury cases, covered motions, exceptions, and pleas must be presented and heard at the pre-trial hearing or they are waived absent good cause; continuance motions based on new circumstances are excepted.

Except for motions for continuance based on new circumstances, all motions in limine, exceptions, and all pre-trial motions and pleas in each jury case shall be presented and heard at pre-trial hearing All such exceptions, motions, and pleas not presented and heard at scheduled pre-trial hearings will be deemed waived, except upon a showing of good cause.

INFO

When practicable, a party seeking a continuance in a justice civil case should try to reach agreement with the opposing parties before filing the motion.

When practicable, prior to filing a motion for continuance, the party seeking a continuance in a justice civil case should attempt to confer with the opposing party or parties in an effort to secure an agreement to the delay.