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Ind. Marion Cnty. Small Cl. Local Rule LR49-SC09-301
Continuances
A. Absent a Motion for Continuance, parties shall be ready for a trial on the merits at the initial
hearing. Motions for Continuance of the initial hearing shall be granted liberally, except for
hearings for possession of real estate. Motions for Continuance of the initial hearing joined
by all parties shall be automatically granted. Motions for Continuance of hearings set after
the initial hearing shall be granted only for good cause shown.
B. If the parties at the initial hearing declare that they desire to proceed to trial, the Court shall
try the case during that session, provided that the Court may continue the case due to
congestion on the Court docket. The Court shall reserve a reasonable portion of the Court’s
docket for contested matters on any day during which it holds initial hearings.
C. If a case is continued, the Court shall determine from the litigants the time needed for trial
and the Court shall endeavor to schedule contested matters and keep its docket in such a
manner as to avoid unnecessary delay and inconvenience to the parties.
Citation(s):
REPORT ON THE MARION COUNTY SMALL CLAIMS COURT, PART C COMPLEMENTARY REFORM 2(c), p.
27.
Adopted Oct. 15, 2012, effective March 1, 2013.
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- 2026-10-02
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- supplied-in-28-53-marion-local-rules-2026-10-02
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