Sample Letter for Setting of Trial Date
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Continuances Based on Inadequate Time. Perhaps the most common reason for a continuance is when one side did not have enough time to investigate the case and analyze the evidence. Continuances Based on Changing the Indictment or Attorney. Continuances Based on Surprises.
Greet the judge with a formal salutation such as "Dear Judge So-and-So" or "Your Honorable Judge So-and-So." Identify yourself and your reason for writing to the judge in the first line of the letter's body. For example, "My name is Jim Jimerson and I am writing to reschedule our evidentiary hearing."
The defendant may testify, ask questions of witnesses and present physical evidence to the Judge.Show respect to all court personnel, the opposing party and all witnesses. After hearing both sides the Judge will, based upon the law and the facts, reach a decision called a Judgment.
Option One Apply To Court To Change The Court Hearing Date This requires a court form to be sent to the court with a court fee.The court is more likely to move it if you both agree. You will need a good reason to move it as generally, the courts don't like having to move a court hearing date.
A valid emergency can serve as an excuse for missing a court date. Some examples of legitimate emergencies include: An emergency room visit for a sudden, debilitating medical condition. A sick child.
Missing your court dateIf you miss a court date and a lawyer or agent does not attend for you, the judge or justice of the peace will likely order a bench warrant for your arrest. If this happens, you will be arrested and held for a bail hearing unless you are able to have the bench warrant cancelled.
