Stipulation to Continue Trial

Updated 11/16/2020

In General

Stipulations to continue a hearing must recite specific reasons for rescheduling the matter and the length of the proposed continuance. Click here for detailed information about how a party may request that a future hearing, trial, or scheduling conference be continued.

The filer must promptly advise the court that a stipulation has been filed for the court's consideration. If the stipulation is approved, the parties will be contacted with a new date. The parties must promptly upload a proposed order with the new date and any updated deadlines.

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Select Adversary > Miscellaneous Documents.
• Enter Case Number.
• Select Stipulation to Continue Trial.
• Skip the Joint Filing screen.
• Select Party filer.  If the party is not listed, view instructions on adding a new party to the case.
• The Attorney/Party Association screen displays if the association does not already exist. Carefully read the message in red.
• Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF.
• Modify docket text to describe attachments, if appropriate.
• Verify final docket text. Click Next to complete the filing.
• The Notice of Electronic Filing displays. This is the verification that the document has been electronically filed.

Next Step

Advise the courtroom deputy that the stipulation has been filed.