# Nev. Rural JCR 10: Rule 10 . Motions for continuance: Contents, service of affidavits; counter-affidavits; argument

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R10

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rural JCR 10
- **Heading:** Rule 10 . Motions for continuance: Contents, service of affidavits; counter-affidavits; argument
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Nevada Court Rules / Local Rules of Practice for the Rural Justice Courts in the State of Nevada / Rule 10

## Text

1. All motions for the continuance of cases shall be made on affidavit, except where it shall appear to the court that the moving party did not have time to prepare an affidavit, in which case counsel for the moving party need only be sworn and orally testify to the same factual matters as hereinafter required for an affidavit. 2. When a motion for the continuance of a cause is made on the ground of absence of witnesses, the affidavit or testimony shall include: (a) The names of the absent witnesses and their present residences, if known. (b) What diligence has been used to procure their attendance or their depositions, and the causes of a failure to procure the same. (c) What the affiant has been informed and believes will be the testimony of each of such absent witnesses, and whether or not the same facts can be proven by other witnesses than parties to the action whose attendance or depositions might have been obtained. (d) At what time the applicant first learned that the attendance or depositions of such absent witnesses could not be obtained. (e) That the application is made in good faith and not merely for delay. 3. No continuance will be granted unless the affidavit or testimony upon which it is applied for conforms to this rule. 4. Copies of the affidavits upon which a motion for a continuance is made shall be served upon the opposing party as soon as practicable after the cause for the continuance shall be known to the moving party. 5. Counter-affidavits or counter-testimony may be used in opposition to the motion. 6. No amendments or additions to affidavits for continuance will be allowed at the hearing on the motion, and the court may grant or deny the motion without further argument.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rural JCR 2 Rule 2 . Definitions of words and terms. In these rules, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R2.md)
- [Nev. Rural JCR 6 Rule 6 . Duties of bailiff. During the time the court remains in session, the bailiff, if there is one, or the sheriff, constable, marshal, or deputy in attendance pursuant to order of the justice of the peace if there is no bailiff, shall:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R6.md)
- [Nev. Rural JCR 7 Rule 7 . Custody and withdrawal of papers, records, and exhibits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R7.md)
- [Nev. Rural JCR 9 Rule 9 . Motions: Procedure for making motions; affidavits; renewal, rehearing of motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R9.md)
- [Nev. Rural JCR 10 Rule 10 . Motions for continuance: Contents, service of affidavits; counter-affidavits; argument.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R10.md)
- [Nev. Rural JCR 12 Rule 12 . Withdrawal or change of counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R12.md)
- [Nev. Rural JCR 17 Rule 17 . Sanctions for noncompliance. If a party or an attorney fails, refuses, or neglects to comply with these rules, the Supreme Court Rules, the Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure, the orders of the court, or any other statutory requirements, the court may, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, impose any and all sanctions authorized by statute or rule, including but not limited to the following:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R17.md)
- [Nev. Rural JCR 18 Rule 18 . Release and detention pending judicial proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R18.md)

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