Caption
Full court caption with party names and case number at top of the filing so the clerk and judge immediately identify the matter and docket placement.
This application creates a formal record requesting the court restore an adjourned case to active status, explain the legal and factual basis, and propose logistics for further proceedings. Note that while electronic signatures are broadly accepted under the ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) and UETA, court filings remain subject to local court rules and exceptions for official court filings.
Parties who file this form include attorneys, unrepresented litigants, and court clerks following local practice when a case needs reactivation.
Full court caption with party names and case number at top of the filing so the clerk and judge immediately identify the matter and docket placement.
Document title should read 'Application to Restore Case Adjourned' or jurisdiction-specific equivalent to avoid processing delays at the clerk’s office.
Concise chronology explaining why the case was adjourned, what changed, and why restoration is warranted, with dates and relevant docket citations.
Citation to the procedural rule or local rule that permits restoration and a brief argument why the court should exercise its discretion to restore the case.
Clear, numbered request(s) describing exactly what the filer seeks (case restored, new hearing date, relief from deadlines, or entry of proposed order).
Name, bar number (if attorney), contact information, signature, and date; include certificate of service showing all parties were served.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Caption Field | Pre-fill party names from case lookup |
| Case Number Field | Validate format against docket |
| Proposed Dates Field | Provide calendar picker with date ranges |
| Certificate of Service | Auto-generate service language and signer name |
Verify specific e-filing format, signature, and exhibit rules with the court clerk or local e-filing user guide prior to submission.
Follow local rules for how far in advance a motion must be noticed.
Opposing parties typically have a set period to file oppositions under local civil rules.
Restoration can be set for the next available calendar or continued to a later date.
If urgent, request an expedited or ex parte setting per local procedures.
Propose alternative dates and disclose known conflicts to the court.