Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Orange and Osceola Counties Adjournment & Extension Requirements

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A motion to continue must be made in writing, and forms are available when the continuance is requested at pretrial conference.

Motions to continue must be made in writing, and forms are available for completion if the continuance is being requested at pretrial conference.

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A motion to continue must state the opposing party’s position and describe good cause with detail appropriate to the number of prior continuances.

The motion must include the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the continuance in appropriate detail based on the number of prior continuances.

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A motion to continue must state the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the requested continuance.

As with pretrial conference, the Court greatly appreciates and will promptly rule on motions to continue submitted before the scheduled status hearing. The motion must include the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the continuance. A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion to continue.

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A continuance motion must be submitted at least three days before the scheduled court date absent exigency and must specifically state the grounds, opposition, readiness actions and dates, and proposed ready date and party agreement.

Motions for continuance are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).Motions for continuance must be submitted at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled court date for which the continuance is sought, barring exigent circumstances. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).Motions for continuance must state with specificity: (1) the basis of the need for the continuance, including when the basis became known to the movant; (2) whether the motion is opposed; (3) the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready, including, but not limited to, confirming the specific date any required participants are available; and (4) the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed and whether that date is agreed by all parties.

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A motion for continuance and a court order are required when counsel or a pro se litigant cannot attend the scheduling conference.

If counsel or a pro se litigant is unable to attend the scheduling conference, a motion for continuance must be submitted to the Court and an Order entered by the Court.

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Criminal cases

A motion to continue must include the movant's signed certification that the continuance is sought in good faith and not for delay.

___ Motion to Continue. By signing below, the movant certifies they are seeking a continuance in good faith and not for the purpose of delay.

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A motion for continuance must specifically state the basis for continuance, whether it is opposed, the actions and dates needed to prepare, and the proposed date the case will be ready.

Motions for Continuance must state with specificity: (1) the basis of the need for continuance; (2) whether the motion is opposed; (3) the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready; and (4) the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed.

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Except on a showing of good cause, the requesting party must sign the motion for continuance.

Except for good cause shown, the Motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

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A continuance request must address whether the opposing party objects and the basis for requesting the continuance.

Where requesting a continuance, whether the opposing party objects, and the basis for the continuance.

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Outstanding discovery is not good cause for a continuance if the party failed to timely present the discovery dispute to the Court.

Outstanding discovery does not constitute good cause for a continuance when a party has failed to bring a discovery dispute to the Court’s attention in a timely manner.

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Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only when good cause is shown.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown.

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A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date.

A request for continuance must be submitted at least five days prior to the scheduled court date.

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Unless good cause is shown, the requesting party must sign the continuance motion.

Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

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Criminal cases

A request for continuance before the pretrial conference must be emailed with the motion and order at least two days before the conference.

If you would like a continuance prior to PTC, please email your Motion and Order at least 2 days prior to PTC.

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A motion to continue must be requested immediately when the trial date is not workable and must be written, signed, supported by specified information, compliant with the cited rules, and contain facts supporting the requested continuance.

If counsel believes the trial date is not workable, an immediate request for continuance should be made. All Motions to Continue must (1) be in writing; (2) be signed by the attorney and the parties requesting same; (3) identify the position of opposing counsel on the motion; (4) indicate any other continuances that have been sought and or granted or denied; (5) set forth when the parties will be ready for trial, if granted; and, (6) comply with Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.460 and Fla. R. Jud. Admin 2.545(e) and (7) MUST contain facts upon which the Court can grant the motion.

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A stipulated motion to continue does not extend the trial date until the court reviews the motion and enters an order.

Stipulated Motions to Continue will not result in the trial being continued unless and until the Court reviews the motion and enters an order on same.

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Attorneys must continue complying with the trial order until the court grants a continuance of trial.

The attorneys must comply with the requirements in the trial order until the Court grants a continuance of trial.

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Civil cases

A motion for additional filing time must include a proposed order and show that the supporting documents are unavailable or cannot be filed with the motion or response.

Upon proper motion accompanied by a proposed order and in addition to the relief available under BCP 5.7, the court may enter an order, specifying the time within which supporting documents and memoranda may be filed, if it is shown that such documents are not available or cannot be filed contemporaneously with the motion or response.

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Civil cases

A motion to extend the discovery period or obtain additional discovery must be filed before the discovery period expires, demonstrate good cause, and show that the parties diligently pursued discovery; additional depositions usually require exceptionally good cause.

Motions seeking an extension of the discovery period or permission to take more discovery than is permitted under the Case Management Order must be presented prior to the expiration of the time within which discovery is required to be completed. Such motions must set forth good cause justifying the additional time or additional discovery and will only be granted upon such a showing of good cause and that the parties have diligently pursued discovery. The court usually will only permit additional depositions upon a showing of exceptionally good cause.

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Civil cases

A request to continue a trial date will be considered only when signed by both the party and counsel.

The court will consider a request to continue a trial date only if the request is signed by both the party and counsel for the party.

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If a party believes the established trial date does not allow enough time to complete discovery and can show good cause, counsel must immediately request a status hearing or case management conference.

However, if either party believes that the trial date established in the uniform or specialized trial order will not allow sufficient time to complete discovery and can show good cause, counsel must immediately request a status hearing or case management conference.

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Motions to continue are disfavored unless the movant shows good cause.

Motions to Continue are disfavored absent a showing of good cause.

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A motion to continue must include a written client consent and specifically state good cause; generalized requests for more time or mere party agreement are insufficient.

Motions to continue will not be considered unless accompanied by a written consent signed by the client. The motion must specifically set forth good cause justifying the continuance. Generalized statements that more time is needed, or mere agreement of the parties, will not support the granting of a continuance.

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Any required extension must be obtained before the applicable time limit expires, first by stipulation or, if that is unavailable, by motion and order.

(B) Timeliness. Time limits specified in the rules and applicable orders and division procedures must be observed. If additional time is needed, an extension must be obtained before the time limit expires by stipulation or, failing that, by motion and order.

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Continuances are disfavored and require good cause; successive requests are highly disfavored, lack of due diligence is not a sufficient basis, and the requesting party ordinarily must sign the motion.

Motions for continuance are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting continuance. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

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A continuance motion must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date unless exigent circumstances apply, and ordinarily must be signed by the requesting party.

Motions for continuance must be submitted at least 5 days prior to the scheduled court date for which the continuance is sought, barring exigent circumstances. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

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A continuance motion must specifically state the basis and when it became known, whether it is opposed, the preparatory actions and dates, and the proposed ready date and party agreement; absent good cause, the requesting party must sign it.

Motions for continuance must state with specificity: (1) the basis of the need for the continuance, including when the basis became known to the movant; (2) whether the motion is opposed; (3) the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready, including, but not limited to, confirming the specific date any required participants are available; and (4) the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed and whether that date is agreed by all parties. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

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Any extension of a procedural deadline must be obtained before expiration, first by stipulation and, if that is unavailable, by motion and order.

Time limits specified in the rules and applicable orders and division procedures must be observed. If additional time is needed, an extension must be obtained before the time limit expires by stipulation or, failing that, by motion and order.

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A trial continuance motion will not be considered without either the client’s signed written consent or a statement of good cause explaining why consent could not be obtained.

Motions for continuance of a trial will not be considered unless accompanied by a written consent signed by the client or unless the motion specifically states good cause as to why such a consent could not be obtained.

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Every continuance motion must state good cause, and a motion based on additional discovery should describe the incomplete discovery supporting the request.

Any motion for continuance must specifically set forth good cause justifying the continuance. If additional discovery is required, the motion should specifically describe the incomplete discovery that forms the basis for the continuance.

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A timely motion to modify the Uniform Pre-Trial Order is required when an extension or modification of time is needed.

If modifications or extensions of time are needed, a timely Motion to Modify the UPTO is required.

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A motion to continue should be submitted by noon on the day before the status hearing, state the opposing party’s position and good cause, and include a proposed order in Word format.

As with pretrial conference, the Court greatly appreciates and will promptly rule on motions to continue submitted by noon the day before the status hearing. The motion must include the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the continuance. A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion.

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A continuance motion must state the basis and timing of the need, opposition, readiness actions and dates, and the proposed ready date and party agreement, and generally must be signed by the requesting party absent good cause.

Motions for continuance must state with specificity: (1) the basis of the need for the continuance, including when the basis became known to the movant; (2) whether the motion is opposed; (3) the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready, including, but not limited to, confirming the specific date any required participants are available; and (4) the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed and whether that date is agreed by all parties. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

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Criminal cases

A continuance motion must state the State Attorney's position and include a signed defendant waiver of speedy trial if no waiver was previously provided.

The Motion must also include the State Attorney's position and include a signed "Waiver of Speedy Trial" by the Defendant if not previously waived.

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Continuances are disfavored and require a showing of good cause; the request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date and ordinarily must be signed by the requesting party.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. A request for continuance must be submitted at least five days prior to the scheduled court date. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

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Pretrial deadlines may not be extended by stipulation and may be modified only by a timely motion and court order.

Compliance with time limits is not optional nor extendable by stipulation. The Court expects strict compliance with the Uniform Trial Order, absent a timely motion and order of Court modifying the conditions therein. Modification of the Uniform Trial Order by stipulation of the parties, without an order of the Court modifying the Uniform Trial Order, is strictly prohibited.

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A request for continuance should be made immediately and must be written, signed, identify opposing counsel's position, explain necessity, state trial-readiness timing, and comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.460.

If counsel believes the trial date is not workable, an immediate request for continuance should be made. All motions to continue must be (1) in writing; (2) signed by the attorney and the parties requesting same; (3) identify the position of opposing counsel in the motion; (4) set forth specifically why the continuance is necessary and when the parties will be ready for trial, if granted; and (5) must comply with Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.460.

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Stipulated motions to continue are not permitted, and a continuance does not become effective unless the motion is set and heard by the court.

Stipulated motions to continue are not permitted and will not result in the trial being continued unless and until the motion is set for hearing and heard by the Court.

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Every motion to continue must be written and signed by counsel and requesting parties, state opposing counsel's position and other requested continuances, propose when the parties will be ready for trial, comply with the cited rules, and include facts supporting the request.

All Motions to Continue must (1) be in writing; (2) be signed by the attorney and the parties requesting same; (3) identify the position of opposing counsel on the motion; (4) indicate any other continuances that have been sought and or granted or denied; (5) set forth when the parties will be ready for trial, if granted; (6) comply with Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.460 and Fla. R. Jud. Admin 2.545(e) and (7) MUST contain facts upon which the Court can grant the motion.

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A stipulated motion to continue does not postpone trial unless and until the court reviews the motion and enters an order granting it.

Stipulated Motions to Continue will not result in the trial being continued unless and until the Court reviews the motion and enters an order on same.

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Until the court grants a continuance, attorneys and pro se parties must continue complying with the trial order.

The attorneys or pro se parties must comply with the requirements in the trial order until the Court grants a continuance of the trial.

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Civil cases

A trial date will not be continued unless extraordinary circumstances exist.

Trial dates will not be continued without extraordinary circumstances.

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Civil cases

Trial dates may be continued only when extraordinary circumstances exist.

Trial dates will not be continued without extraordinary circumstances.

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A continuance may be granted only for good cause; successive requests are highly disfavored, and lack of due diligence does not support granting one.

Motions for continuance will be granted only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance.

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A continuance motion generally must be submitted at least three days before the relevant court date, except in exigent circumstances.

Motions for continuance must be submitted at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled court date for which the continuance is sought, barring exigent circumstances.

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Unless good cause is shown, the requesting party must sign the continuance motion.

Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

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A continuance motion must specifically state the basis and discovery date, opposition status, readiness actions and dates, proposed readiness date and agreement, and must be signed by the requesting party unless good cause is shown.

Motions for continuance must state with specificity: (1) the basis of the need for the continuance, including when the basis became known to the movant; (2) whether the motion is opposed; (3) the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready, including, but not limited to, confirming the specific date any required participants are available; and (4) the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed and whether that date is agreed by all parties. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

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Pretrial-order deadlines may not be extended by joint stipulation and may be modified only through a timely motion and a court order.

Compliance and time limits are not optional, nor extendable by stipulation. THE COURT EXPECTS STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORDER ABSENT A TIMELY MOTION AND ORDER OF COURT MODIFYING THE CONDITIONS THEREIN. Joint stipulations to extend time may not be granted.

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Criminal cases

A continuance request must be submitted at least three days before the scheduled court date.

• Continuance Procedure: A request for continuance must be submitted at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled court date.

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Discovery closes on the day before the Pretrial Conference, subject to extension by court order for good cause shown.

Discovery closes on the day prior to the Pretrial Conference unless extended by Court order for good cause shown.

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Civil cases

The Trial Order must be complied with strictly unless a timely motion and court order modify its conditions, and joint stipulations extending its deadlines will not be enforced if disputed.

THE COURT EXPECTS STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH THE TRIAL ORDER ABSENT A TIMELY MOTION AND ORDER OF COURT MODIFYING THE CONDITIONS THEREIN. Joint stipulations to extend times set forth in the Trial Order will not be enforced in the event of a dispute between the parties: the Court will enforce the Trial Order.

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Civil cases

A trial-continuance motion must include written client consent or specifically state good cause explaining why consent could not be obtained.

Motions for continuance of a trial will not be considered unless accompanied by written consent of the client or unless the motion specifically states good cause as to why such consent could not be obtained.

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Civil cases

A continuance motion must specifically establish good cause; continuances are rarely granted, successive requests are highly disfavored, and lack of diligence is not sufficient grounds.

Any motion for continuance must specifically set forth good cause justifying the continuance. Rule 1.460, Fla. R. Civ. P. provides, in relevant part: “Motions to continue trial are disfavored and should rarely be granted, and then only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence in preparing for trial is not grounds to continue the case.”

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A continuance request must be submitted at least five business days before the scheduled court date, show good cause, and be signed by the requesting party unless good cause excuses the signature requirement.

Continuance Procedure: Continuances will be granted only upon good cause shown. A request for continuance must be submitted at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled court date. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

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A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date.

Any request for continuance must be submitted at least five days prior to the scheduled court date.

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A motion to continue must comply with Florida Family Law Rule 12.460 and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.545I or it must be denied.

Motions to Continue: See Rule 12.460 of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, which references Rule 2.545I of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration. Motions to continue that do not comply with the Rules are required to be denied.

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A motion for continuance that does not comply with the applicable rules must be denied.

Motions to continue that do not comply with the Rules are required to be denied.

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A continuance request must be made in writing, with forms available for requests made at pretrial conference.

Motions to continue must be made in writing, and forms are available for completion if the continuance is being requested at pretrial conference.

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A motion to continue must state the opposing party’s position and describe good cause with detail appropriate to the number of prior continuances.

The motion must include the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the continuance in appropriate detail based on the number of prior continuances.

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A motion to continue a status hearing should be submitted 48 hours before the hearing, state the opposing party’s position, and describe the good cause for the requested continuance.

As with pretrial conference, the Court greatly appreciates and will promptly rule on motions to continue submitted 48 hours before the status hearing. The motion must include the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the continuance.

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Civil cases

A stipulated motion to continue does not extend the trial until the Court reviews it and enters an order, and attorneys must continue complying with the trial order until then.

Stipulated Motions to Continue will not result in the trial being continued unless and until the Court reviews the motion and enters an order on same. The Court may require a hearing on the Motion or conduct a Case Management Conference. The attorneys must comply with the requirements in the trial order until the Court grants a continuance of trial.

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Any extension of a procedural deadline must be obtained before the deadline expires, either by stipulation or, if that is unavailable, by motion and order.

Time limits specified in the rules and applicable orders and division procedures must be observed. If additional time is needed, an extension must be obtained before the time limit expires by stipulation or, failing that, by motion and order.

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When a child's attendance would be incompatible with a proceeding's schedule, the Department or Guardian ad Litem must propose an accommodation and, if necessary, move to continue or reschedule the proceeding.

If the scheduled date and time, or amount of time allotted, for the proceeding are incompatible with the child’s ability to attend and participate, the Department or Guardian ad Litem must propose at least one method for accommodating the child and, if necessary, must file a motion to continue or reschedule the proceeding.

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A continuance motion must be submitted in writing, with forms available when the continuance is requested at pretrial conference.

Motions to continue must be made in writing, and forms are available for completion if the continuance is being requested at pretrial conference.

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A motion to continue must be submitted by noon on the day before the pretrial conference and must state the opposing party’s position and good cause in detail appropriate to the number of prior continuances.

on motions to continue submitted by noon the day before the pretrial conference. The motion must include the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the continuance in appropriate detail based on the number of prior continuances.

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A motion to continue must state the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the requested continuance.

As with pretrial conference, the Court greatly appreciates and will promptly rule on motions to continue submitted by noon the day before the status hearing. The motion must include the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the continuance. A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion.

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Criminal cases

A motion for continuance must state the reasons for the requested continuance, and the signature certifies that the motion is made in good faith.

The __ State __ Defendant moves for a continuance of __ docket(s) for the reasons stated below (must provide basis - signature below certifies that the motion is made in good faith):

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Criminal cases

A continuance motion must state its basis, and the requesting signature certifies that the motion is made in good faith.

4. The __ State __ Defendant moves for a continuance of __ docket(s) for the reasons stated below (must provide basis - signature below certifies that the motion is made in good faith):

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Criminal cases

A written motion for continuance and proposed order must be e-filed under the virtual pretrial rules, filed in advance with the Clerk, or physically presented to the judge or trial clerk at the pretrial when requested.

If a Continuance is requested, the written Motion for Continuance and Order must be filed previously e-filed in conformity with the virtual pretrial rules, be filed in advance with the Clerk, or be physically presented to the Judge or trial clerk the day of Pre-Trials at the time of the request.

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Criminal cases

A continuance motion must state the State Attorney's position and include a defendant-signed waiver of speedy trial unless previously waived.

The Motion must also include the State Attorney's position and include a signed "Waiver of Speedy Trial" by the Defendant if not previously waived.

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A party seeking a continuance to avoid appearing at a scheduled pretrial conference should complete a Joint Pretrial Statement instead of filing a continuance motion.

If your case is set for Pretrial Conference, you are requesting a continuance, and wish to avoid an appearance at the Pretrial Conference, please complete a Joint Pretrial Statement instead of filing a Motion for Continuance as detailed in these Practices and Procedures.

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Either party may seek a continuance of a pretrial detention hearing, but the State must show good cause, is entitled to no more than one continuance, and may receive no more than five additional days unless extenuating circumstances justify further delay or the parties agree with court approval; the defendant may remain detained while the hearing is pending.

13. Continuances. Either party may seek a continuance of the PTD hearing. The State must show good cause and is entitled to no more than one continuance. No continuance shall exceed five (5) days unless the Court finds that extenuating circumstances justify further delay or the parties agree with the Court's approval. The defendant may be detained pending completion of the PTD hearing.

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A continuance request must be supported by more than a generalized need for additional time or the parties' agreement.

Generalized statements that more time is needed, or mere agreement of the parties, will not support the granting of a continuance.

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Motions to continue should be set before the pretrial conference, and the Court may not entertain a continuance motion at the pretrial conference when there was sufficient earlier opportunity to bring the case before the Court.

Motions to continue should be set during Ex Parte and Short Matters before the date of the pretrial conference. The Court may not entertain a motion for continuance at the pretrial conference is there was sufficient opportunity to bring the case before the Court before the date of the pretrial conference.

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Civil cases

A continuance motion should be set for hearing during Ex Parte and Short Matters before the pretrial conference and ordinarily will not be entertained at that conference.

Motions to continue should be set during Ex Parte and Short Matters before the date of the pretrial conference. The Court typically does not entertain motions for continuance at the pretrial conference

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Civil cases

Joint stipulations extending discovery or motion cutoffs may be summarily denied in the Court's discretion.

Joint stipulations to extend the discovery cut-off or the motions cut-off dates set forth in the Trial Order are subject to summary denial, in the Court’s discretion.

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Civil cases

Counsel should immediately request a status hearing or case-management conference if the ordered trial date does not leave enough time to complete discovery.

If the Court issues a Trial Order pursuant to a notice/motion for trial and either party believes that the trial date will not allow sufficient time to complete discovery, counsel should immediately request a status hearing or case management conference to determine a potential alternate trial date.

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Civil cases

A delay in notifying the court about inadequate trial time, conflicts, or other issues may waive objections to the trial date.

Delays in advising the Court about inadequate time, conflicts, or other issues may be considered a waiver of any objection to the trial date.

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Civil cases

A continuance motion based on additional discovery should identify the specific incomplete discovery, because generalized claims of insufficient time or mere party agreement are insufficient.

If additional discovery is required, the motion should specifically describe the incomplete discovery that forms the basis for the requested continuance. Generalized statements that more time is needed, or mere agreement of the parties, will not support the granting of a continuance.

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A lawyer may not request rescheduling, cancellation, extension, or postponement without a legitimate reason or solely to delay proceedings or obtain an unfair advantage.

4.19 A lawyer must not request rescheduling, cancellations, extensions, and postponements without legitimate reasons or solely for the purpose of delay or obtaining unfair advantage. (See R. Regulating Fla. Bar 4-4.4).

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A motion to continue submitted before the scheduled status hearing must state the opposing party’s position and describe good cause, and should include a proposed order in Word format.

As with pretrial conference, the Court greatly appreciates and will promptly rule on motions to continue submitted before the scheduled status hearing. The motion must include the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the continuance. A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion to continue.

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A continuance request does not require a separate motion and proposed order.

A separate motion and proposed order are not necessary for continuance requests.

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Criminal cases

__ State __ Defense requests a continuance of ___ docket(s) for the following reason:

Summary: A continuance request must identify the requesting party, the number of dockets, and the reason for the requested continuance.

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Criminal cases

The non-moving party __ does object __ does not object __ did not respond. Where objecting, basis of objection:

Summary: A continuance request must state whether the nonmoving party objects, does not object, or did not respond and, if objecting, provide the basis for the objection.

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Where the defense is requesting a continuance, they must also include a signed “Waiver of Speedy Trial,” if not previously waived.

Summary: A defense continuance request must include a signed waiver of speedy trial unless one was already waived.

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Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Due to the 10 week injunction docket rotation schedule, Respondent opposed motions to continue will not be granted without exceptional good cause. A request for continuance must be submitted at least five days prior to the scheduled court date. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice

Summary: Continuances are disfavored and require good cause; respondent-opposed motions require exceptional good cause, requests must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date, and the requesting party must sign unless good cause is shown.

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Motions to Continue must be made in writing and the Motion must be provided to the Court at 22orange@ninthcircuit.org by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before Pretrial. The Motion must include the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the continuance in appropriate detail based on the number of prior continuances.

Summary: A written motion to continue must be emailed to the Court by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before pretrial and must state the opposing party’s position and describe good cause with detail proportionate to prior continuance requests.

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Civil cases

extensions of time for the performance of an act required or allowed to be done, provided that the request is made before the expiration of the period originally prescribed or extended by previous orders;

Summary: A short-matter request to extend time must be submitted before the originally prescribed period or any prior extension expires.

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Civil cases

NO LAST MINUTE CONTINUANCES OF THIS HEARING WILL BE GRANTED

Summary: Last-minute continuances of the case management conference hearing will not be granted.

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If counsel or a pro se litigant is unable to attend, a motion for continuance must be submitted to the Court and an Order entered by the Court, or your case may be removed from the docket.

Summary: A party unable to attend the pretrial conference must obtain a continuance through a motion and a court order, or the case may be removed from the docket.

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Civil cases

Motions to Continue: If counsel believes the trial date is not workable, an immediate request for continuance should be made. All Motions to Continue must: (1) be in writing; (2) be signed by the attorney and the parties requesting same; (3) identify the position of opposing counsel on the motion; (4) indicate any other continuances that have been sought and/or granted or denied; (5) set forth when the parties will be ready for trial, if granted; and, (6) comply with Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.460 and Fla. R. Jud. Admin 2.545(e).

Summary: A continuance request must be made immediately when the trial date is not workable, be written and signed by the requesting attorney and parties, state opposing counsel's position and prior continuance history, identify when the parties would be ready for trial, and comply with Florida rules 1.460 and 2.545(e).

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Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only for good cause. A request for continuance should be submitted at least five days prior to the scheduled court date. The motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e) unless good cause is shown as to why the moving party could not sign the motion.

Summary: Continuances are disfavored and granted only for good cause; requests should be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date, and the requesting party must sign the motion unless good cause explains why it cannot be signed.

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Criminal cases

The non-moving party ___ does ___ does not object (specify basis for objection)

Summary: A continuance motion must state whether the non-moving party objects and, if it objects, specify the basis for the objection.

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Criminal cases

This case __ has __ has not been previously continued.

Summary: A continuance request must disclose whether the case has previously been continued.

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Criminal cases

Motions to Continue that are filed prior to Pre-Trial Conference should include the following: a. How long of a continuance the parties are seeking, knowing PTC is held every 5 weeks. See above for list of 2026 PTC dates, b. If case has been continued previously, and c. If Opposing Counsel agrees or not.

Summary: A motion to continue filed before the pretrial conference should state the requested continuance length, whether the case was continued previously, and whether opposing counsel agrees.

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Civil cases

If supporting documents are not then available, a party may move for an extension of time to file a response.

Summary: A party may request an extension to file a response when the supporting documents are unavailable.

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The Court will either: (a) dismiss the Petition, (b) grant a continuance with a showing of good cause, or (c) grant a Final Judgment of Protection.

Summary: At a return hearing, the court may grant a continuance if good cause is shown.

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If the Court issues a Trial Order pursuant to a notice for trial and either party believes that the trial date will not allow sufficient time to complete discovery, counsel should immediately request a status hearing or case management conference to determine a potential alternate trial date.

Summary: If a party believes the scheduled trial date will not provide enough discovery time, counsel should immediately request a status hearing or case management conference to consider an alternate trial date.

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Civil cases

NO LAST MINUTE CONTINUANCES OF THIS HEARING WILL BE GRANTED

Summary: Last-minute continuances of the case management conference will not be granted.

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Civil cases

Joint stipulations to extend times set forth therein are not permitted.

Summary: The parties may not extend the pretrial-order deadlines by joint stipulation.