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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.

Notes of Decisions
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× “CHASE competent to testify as witnesses . . . .” The prosecution in Velz-Montes had supported its application for a continuance with only an unsworn statement to the court that one of the victims was unavailable, and the trial court had granted the continuance after overruling…”
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 additional time for trial due to his illness and need to secure the attendance of material witnesses. The court granted the State’s motion over Billingsley’s objection.”
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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