A delay prevention order is an order issued by a court prior to dismissal of a case due to a party's failure to take required action. Delay prevention orders are governed by state laws, which vary by state.
For example, one state allows the order to be issued if plaintiff/counsel does not appear, and the plaintiff will be required to take one of the following actions:
Failure to file one of the above documents within thirty (30) days will result in dismissal of the case.
