1 summarised requirement on continuances.
Fifth Judicial Circuit — Judge Jason L. Smith only. Practices change without notice; the court's own published text controls. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
A cancellation should be e-filed no later than 24 hours before hearing.
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10 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Margaret R. Taylor's published division procedures.
Judge Taylor (under the shared County Criminal Standing Pretrial Order): continuance motions for in-custody defendants must be filed at least 48 hours before the court date to cancel jail transport, and all pleas are in person absent a pre-approved plea in absentia.
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