Get Oh Motion For Continuance - Cuyahoga County 2021

Filing a Motion for Continuance is crucial when you need to reschedule a court hearing in Cuyahoga County. This guide provides clear and supportive instructions to assist you in completing the OH Motion for Continuance form online.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your motion.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. In the caption section, write the name of the original Plaintiff or Petitioner on the line labeled 'Plaintiff/Petitioner-01'. On the line labeled 'Defendant/Petitioner-02/Respondent', write the name of the original Defendant or Respondent. Ensure to include the case number assigned by the Clerk of Courts and the same Judge, as indicated when the case was first filed.
3. In Paragraph 1, fill in your name and indicate your role (e.g., 'Plaintiff', 'Defendant') on the first line. On the second line, enter the date and time of the scheduled hearing. On the third line, include the name of the Judge or Magistrate overseeing your case.
4. Prepare and attach a notarized affidavit on the last page. This affidavit must specifically state the reasons for your request to continue the hearing.
5. In Paragraph 3, indicate the number of previous continuances that have been granted to the Plaintiff/Petitioner-01.
6. In Paragraph 4, indicate the number of previous continuances that have been granted to the Defendant/Petitioner-02/Respondent.
7. For the signature section, print your name on the first line, sign it on the second line, and provide your current address and daytime telephone number.
8. File the motion with the Domestic Relations Clerk of Court located on the ground floor, room 35, of the Cuyahoga County Courthouse. Remember to pay the required filing fee to the Clerk of Court when submitting your motion.
9. After filing, it is essential to mail a copy of the Motion for Continuance to the other party. If the other party has legal representation, send the document to that lawyer as well.
10. Complete the Certificate of Service, filling in the name and address of the recipient, and sign the certificate.
11. Finally, you can save changes to your form, download, print, or share it as needed.

Begin your online process today to ensure timely filing of your Motion for Continuance.