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A “motion for a continuance” is a request asking the judge to make an order changing your hearing date. If the judge grants your motion, your court date will be postponed to a later time. For most requests for continuances, you must provide the judge with a suitable reason (“good cause”) for postponing your court date.

Failure to attend court will result in either the judge trying you in your absence, which will very likely result in the judge finding you guilty in your absence, issuance of a show cause, and/or a capias being issued. A capias is a warrant for your arrest.

CHANGING THE DATE - you may not call the court if the date of your appearance is inconvenient and simply change it. A document called a "Motion to Continue" must be filed at least 10 days in advance (if possible) of your hearing and you must contact the prosecutor to see if he/she agrees.

But a will written in the testator's handwriting is valid if it has the necessary signature and witness requirements. Oral Will: An oral will spoken aloud to witnesses, called a nuncupative will, is invalid in New Hampshire. All wills must be in writing.

Rule 9. Answers; Defenses; Forms of Denials. (a) An Answer or other responsive pleading shall be filed with the court within 30 days after the person filing said pleading has been served with the pleading to which the Answer or response is made.

Begin with a formal salutation, such as "Dear Judge Last Name," and introduce yourself and your case. Clearly state your reasons for requesting a continuance and provide supporting evidence. Conclude your letter by expressing your gratitude and willingness to cooperate with the court's decision.

During the time a case is pending in the trial court, all exhibits submitted at trial, hearing or other proceeding shall be maintained by the court, except that the court may order exhibits requiring special security handling (firearms, drugs, other contraband, etc.)

Most civil actions in New Hampshire have a three-year statute of limitations.

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