Motion to Continue Hearing/Continue Trial

Last Updated: August 30, 2018

Important Note:  

If filing document in Bankruptcy Case, use Bankruptcy Case Number.  

If filing document in Adversary Proceeding, use Adversary Case Number.

See also Adversary Proceeding Motion to Continue Trial/Hearing.

Filing Requirements:

• Continue Hearing - Stipulated (Text entry only)
  (if all parties agree to continuance)

                        OR

• Motion to Continue Hearing.
  (Motion is served on interested parties; parties that are not electronic filing users -- See Local Rule 5071-1).

• Proof of Service (if applicable).

• No proposed order necessary.

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select [Bankruptcy >  Motions/Applications] or [Adversary > Motion]

3. Enter the case number (e.g., xx-xxxxx).

4. Select [Continue Hearing or Continue Trial or Continue Hearing - Stipulated (Text entry only)] from the event list.

5. Select the party filer.

6. Browse to select the Motion (PDF file).
   
   Note:  The Motion and Proof of Service may be a single PDF; or Proof of Service may be added as attachments to this document. The Motion must be the first document in your PDF.

7. Refer to the appropriate event(s) to which your event relates (i.e., Motion to be continued or Complaint for trial)

8. Modify docket text if appropriate.

9. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).
   
   Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays, giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.