Ind. Elkhart Cnty. Local Rule LR20-TR53.5-508

A. General Rule. Except as provided in paragraphs (B) and (D) below, each party to a case may be

granted one (1) continuance as a matter of right without showing good cause. However, a

continuance under this subsection shall not be granted within seven (7) days of the hearing or trial,

unless approved by a Judicial Officer. All motions for continuance must be made in writing with

service to all other parties. The party obtaining a continuance shall notify all other parties to the

case in a timely fashion that the matter has been continued, and of the new date and time for the

hearing or trial. On a showing of good cause, the Court may grant an oral motion for continuance

at the beginning of a hearing or trial.

B. Possession of Real Estate or Personal Property. Except on good cause shown and approval by a

Judicial Officer, no continuance of a hearing or trial will be granted to a defendant where the case

involves possession of real estate or personal property.

C. Agreed Continuance. Any hearing or trial may be continued by agreement of the parties.

D. Proceedings Supplemental. Except on good cause shown and approval by a Judicial Officer, no

motion for continuance of a proceedings supplemental will be granted. The parties by agreement

may continue a proceeding supplemental.