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Motion to Continue Hearing

Updated 11/11/2020

In General

Motions 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.

Hearing

The court will advise you if the matter will be set for hearing.

References

LBR 9006-1(b)(3)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Select Bankruptcy or Adversary > Motions.
  • Enter Case Number.
  • Select Continue Hearing (Motion).
  • Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF.
  • Check the box to relate to the matter you would like to continue.
  • Skip the Joint Filing screen if you are the only attorney filing this motion. If this is a joint filing, check the box and select appropriate attorney(s).
  • 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.  
  • 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.