Continuances
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico
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Rule 5071-1 Continuances (a) Written Request. All requests for continuance of matters set for hearing or trial must: (1) be filed in the case seven (7) days prior to the hearing; (2) set forth the reason(s) for the request; and (3) be served upon opposing counsel in such manner as will ensure actual receipt prior to the scheduled hearing date. (b) Oral Request. Absent a timely filed and granted request, all interested parties must appear at the scheduled hearing and, if necessary, make an oral request for continuance at that time.
(c) Court Authorization Required. Employees of the clerk=s office and chamber=s staff are not authorized to grant continuances.