Ind. Marion Cnty. Crim. Local Rule LR49-CR20-109

COUNSEL

(a) Felonies/misdemeanors. In order for a party to continue a setting in a felony or

misdemeanor case, trial or otherwise, the party shall file a verified written motion

stating in detail the reasons why the setting needs to be continued. The motion shall

also include the type of hearing, the custody status of the defendant, opposing

counsel's position, and three (3) suggested dates that have been agreed upon by the

parties for the Court to consider. Such motion shall be filed at least five (5) days

before the setting that the party desires the Court to continue unless the time has been

modified by the judge presiding over the cause. A written order shall accompany the

motion. Until such motion is granted by the court, it shall be deemed denied.

(b) Misdemeanors. If a party files a motion for Waiver of Initial Hearing and the only

future court event is scheduled is an initial hearing, or if a party files a motion to add

a new case event, then the party shall include in the motion the type of future case

event requested and shall provide suggested dates, per the Trial Court’s scheduling

guidelines. Such motion shall be filed at least five (5) days before the date on which

the hearing is currently set, unless the time has been modified by the Judge presiding

over the cause. A written order shall accompany the motion.

(c) Status of Counsel. When an attorney’s appearance is filed and the only future case

event scheduled is Status of Counsel, then the Status of Counsel hearing shall be

converted to a Pre Trial Conference, unless an accompanying Motion to Continue is

also filed, which would follow the Local Rule for Continuances.

(d) Continuances for In-Custody Defendants. No Criminal Court shall grant a

continuance in excess of fourteen (14) calendar days for in-custody Class D/Level 6

felony and Misdemeanor cases, or in excess of thirty (30) calendar days for in-custody

Major Felony Cases, without good cause shown.