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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1206 (2026)

Continuance; how granted

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Applications for continuances shall be made in accordance with section 25-1148, but in criminal cases in the district court the court shall grant a continuance only upon a showing of good cause and only for so long as is necessary, taking into account not only the request or consent of the prosecution or defense, but also the public interest in prompt disposition of the case.

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Cited in 17 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 1972–2025 · leading case: State v. Turner, 564 N.W.2d 231 (Neb. 1997).
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State v. Turner, 564 N.W.2d 231 (Neb. 1997). · cites it 7× “(Reissue 1995); (3) the trial court repeatedly erred by continuing the trial date and by failing either to advise Turner of his right to a speedy trial and the effect of his consent to a period of delay or to ascertain on the record whether Turner waived his right to a speedy…”
State v. Alvarez, 202 N.W.2d 604 (Neb. 1972). · cites it 8× “Section 29-1206, R.S.Supp., 1971, provides that applications for continuance must be made in accordance with section 25-1148, R.”
State v. Brooks, 828 N.W.2d 496 (Neb. 2013). · cites it 3× “This written record provided a factual basis upon which the court could consider Brooks’ motion for discharge.”
State v. Bruna, 686 N.W.2d 590 (Neb. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 4× “At a hearing on February 21, Bruna’s counsel argued the same general grounds alleged in the written motion, and the trial court denied Bruna’s motion.”
State v. Shipler, 758 N.W.2d 41 (Neb. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 3× “Neb.Rev.Stat. § 29-1206 (Reissue 1995) provides that motions for continuance in the criminal context shall be made in accordance with the above civil procedure statute.”
State v. Chase, 964 N.W.2d 254 (Neb. 2021). · cites it 3× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1206 (Reissue 2016) provides that “[a]pplica- tions for continuances shall be made in accordance with sec- tion 25-1148”; § 25-1148, in turn, contemplates that a hearing will be held on the application for a continuance and states that “[w]henever…”
State v. Roundtree, 658 N.W.2d 308 (Neb. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 2× “This informal practice frequently carries over into motions or requests for continuances, notwithstanding § 25-1148 and Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1206 (Reissue 1995), and it is generally efficient from the standpoint of the bench and bar.”
State v. Craven, 757 N.W.2d 132 (Neb. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 2× “§ 25-1148 (Reissue 1995); Neb.Rev. Stat. § 29-1206 (Reissue 1995). For the reasons set forth herein, we affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.”
State v. Billingsley, 961 N.W.2d 539 (Neb. 2021). · cites it 2× “The prosecutor requested a continuance, stating that “[p]ursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1206 , there is a good cause to delay the trial in this matter .”
State v. Lee, 237 N.W.2d 880 (Neb. 1976). · cites it 2× “1943, and section 29-1206, R. S. Supp., 1974, and that the granting of the continuance was an abuse of discretion.”
State v. Matthews, 590 N.W.2d 402 (Neb. Ct. App. 1999). · cites it 2× “§ 29-1206 (Reissue 1995) provides: Applications for continuances shall be made in accordance with section 25-1148, but in criminal cases in the district court the court shall grant a continuance only upon a showing of good cause and only for so long as is necessary, taking into…”
State v. Coleman, 208 N.W.2d 690 (Neb. 1973). “The most that can be said of the record in this respect is that it demonstrates only that the accused was dissatisfied because of the inability of his trial counsel to prevail in the numerous motions and hearings held prior to the date of trial.”
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