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.