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Ind. Elkhart Cnty. Local Rule LR20-TR53.5-210
Continuances of Hearings and Trials
210.1. Motion
A motion for continuance of a court conference, hearing or trial, unless made during the conference,
hearing or trial, shall be verified, stating the grounds with particularity, and shall state whether the other
parties agree with or object to the motion. The motion shall include a list and a description of all
deadlines and conferences, hearings/trial dates presently set in the case. Motion and Order for
Enlargement, Modification of time or Deadlines
210.2. Party Signing Requirement
The Court, in its discretion, may require any written motion or stipulation for continuance to be signed by
the party requesting the continuance, in addition to the party’s attorney’s signature.
210.3. By Stipulation of Counsel
The stipulation to continue the conference, hearing or trial of any pending matter shall state, with
particularity, the grounds for the continuance and must be signed by all attorneys of record.
210.4. Time for Filing
Motions or stipulations for continuance of a conference, hearing or trial shall be filed as soon after the
cause for continuance or delay is discovered, and no later than seven (7) days before the date set, unless
the reason is shown by affidavit to have occurred within the seven (7) day period.
210.5. Court’s Discretion
The Court in its discretion may grant or deny a motion or stipulation for continuance of a conference,
hearing or trial.
210.6. Rescheduling
All matters continued shall be rescheduled as determined by the Court.
Provenance
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- www.in.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-10-02
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- supplied-in-28-21-elkhart-local-rules-2026-01-01
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