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Miscellaneous Forms

Continuing a Hearing

Information and Procedure    
Except on motion of the Court, no continuance shall be granted in the absence of proof of reasonable notice to, or consent by, the adverse party or the adverse party’s counsel. Failure to object to the continuance within a reasonable time after receiving notice shall be considered consent to the continuance.  [Local Rule 56]

Motions for continuance shall be submitted in writing with the proper caption and case number. A proposed entry shall be filed with the motion/application for continuance. If you are a Pro Se litigant, you may file LCPC Form 28.1.

Initial Deposit ( Cash / Check / Money Order Only) $5.00
Application to Continue Hearing with Entry (LCPC Form 28.1)

All forms can be mailed to:
Lake County Probate Court
P.O. Box 490
Painesville, Ohio 44077
Pro Se Application for Continuance
FormFiling Fee
LCPC Form 28.1 (Pro Se) Application To Continue Hearing with Entry$5.00

Pro Se Motion/ JE/ Certificate of Service

Information and Procedure
You must complete the forms in their entirety and to the best of your ability. The Pro Se Motion, the proposed Judgment Entry, and the Certificate of Service must be presented to the Court for filing at the same time.
 
Failure to complete the documents may result in the Court taking no action on your filing. The Court may schedule your motion for a hearing with notice to all other interested parties.
 
Service of motions shall be made by the moving party in compliance with all applicable Civil Rules. Costs associated with service made by the Court shall be paid by the moving party prior to the issuance of any Judgment Entry.

If you are represented by counsel, you are not permitted to file this form.

Initial Deposit ( Cash / Check / Money Order Only) $5.00

All forms can be mailed to:
Lake County Probate Court
P.O. Box 490
Painesville, Ohio 44077
Pro Se Motion, Proposed Judgment Entry, and Certificate of Service
FormsFiling Fee
LCPC Forms 28.2(A,B,C) $5.00