Cal. Civ. Code § 89-8-41
Residential evictions; continuances.
Operative Text
(1) The court may, at the request of either party, adjourn a hearing under this chapter from time to time. (2) A single adjournment shall not exceed ten (10) days, except by consent of both the landlord and tenant. When an adjournment is granted, the court may issue subpoenas and attachments to compel the attendance of witnesses. (3) In hearings for the removal of the tenant from the premises under this chapter, no adjournment shall extend the entire hearing beyond thirty (30) days from the date the eviction action was filed. History Laws, 2022, ch. 501, § 6, eff from and after passage (approved April 21, 2022).
Under Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-41, Mississippi courts handling residential eviction proceedings have the authority to grant postponements at either party's request, but each individual postponement is capped at ten days unless both sides agree to a longer delay. When a postponement is granted, the court may issue subpoenas to secure witness attendance. Critically, the total time from the filing of an eviction action to the conclusion of the hearing cannot exceed thirty days, ensuring that eviction cases move to resolution within a defined window.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-41 sets firm time boundaries on eviction hearings that operators should be aware of when planning their cases. A compliant landlord generally tracks the filing date of any eviction action and understands that the entire hearing process must conclude within thirty days of that date. Landlords who need a postponement typically request one through the court, knowing that any single adjournment is limited to ten days unless the tenant also consents to a longer period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-41, tenants in eviction proceedings have the right to request a postponement of a hearing, and any single delay granted without mutual agreement is limited to ten days. Tenants should be aware that the thirty-day cap on the total hearing period means the process is designed to move quickly from filing to resolution. Tenants who have questions about their rights during an eviction proceeding may benefit from contacting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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