Douglas County Superior Court Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICAL

A stipulation or motion to continue a case on the trial calendar must be written, supported by a declaration showing sufficient grounds, and accompanied by a written order for entry.

Stipulations or motions to continue a case already on the trial calendar must be in writing, supported by a declaration showing sufficient grounds for the requested continuance. The moving party shall present a written order for entry.

WARNING

A continuance may be included among the terms or sanctions imposed when late material is offered over objection, if a continuance is requested.

ANY MATERIAL OFFERED AT A TIME LATER THAN REQUIRED BY THIS RULE OVER OBJECTION OF COUNSEL SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND CONSIDERED BY THE COURT EXCEPT UPON THE IMPOSITION OF APPROPRIATE TERMS OR SANCTIONS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO A CONTINUANCE IF REQUESTED.

WARNING

In a criminal case set for trial that will be resolved by a change of plea, the plea must be heard by the trial date unless the court authorizes a continuance and later hearing.

If a criminal case is set for trial but will be disposed of by a change of plea, the guilty plea shall be heard on or before the trial date. The court may authorize a continuance and hear the change of plea at a later date.

WARNING

The court may extend the time for presenting documents for good cause shown.

For good cause shown, the court may extend the time for presentation.