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A continuance simply means that the case will be continued on another date set by the court. 15. What is a status date? A status date means a future date on which the parties will again appear in court to tell the judge what is happening with the case.
If you need time to find emergency counsel to handle your business fraud case, breach of fiduciary duty complaint, intellectual property claim, employment litigation, or any other type of legal matter, you may want to request a continuance. It's possible that your current lawyer simply isn't getting the job done.
Continuance Without a Finding (CWOF) is common in cases where the evidence supports a guilty finding. This is when the defendant acknowledges guilt for pleading purposes, but the court does not enter a guilty finding. Instead, it continues the case which will be dismissed upon completion of certain conditions.
If the prosecution or defense needs extra time to prepare for a hearing or trial in a criminal case, they can ask the judge for a continuance. But they need to have a good reason, otherwise, the judge can deny the request.
Until that witness recovers on the other hand if the case is more complex such as when new evidenceMoreUntil that witness recovers on the other hand if the case is more complex such as when new evidence comes to light or there is a change in legal representation.
Continuance is what a court may grant to delay proceedings until a later date. Parties in a suit or the judge themselves may wish to have a continuance granted in order to prepare for proceedings.
A continuance is granted for good cause. More time to prepare could be good cause depending upon the circumstances. You (or your attorney) must argue how desperate you are for court orders, and/or that more preparation is not necessary based upon the circumstances.
Valid reasons could include medical emergencies or unforeseen scheduling conflicts. Absence of party. If a party involved in the case is unable to appear in court due to involuntary or uncontrollable circumstances, such as sudden illness, their counsel may request a continuance.
The request must be in writing, but it does not have to be a sworn affidavit. It must state fully the reason or cause for the motion. The judge determines if the motion contains sufficient cause to grant a continuance. This type of continuance may be only for as long as is necessary.
Motions for continuance need to be verified, should be filed early, and should state that the client consents to the requested continuance. The more detail in your motion, the better the chance that it will be granted.