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Trial Continuance Without Evidence In Dallas
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Dallas
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US-0004LTR
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Judges expect the party who is requesting a continuance to have been diligent in preparing for trial. If you have not made a reasonable effort to obtain replacement counsel, the judge may deny your continuance request.
A criminal action may be continued on the written motion of the State or of the defendant, upon sufficient cause shown; which cause shall be fully set forth in the motion. A continuance may be only for as long as is necessary.
Judges expect the party who is requesting a continuance to have been diligent in preparing for trial. If you have not made a reasonable effort to obtain replacement counsel, the judge may deny your continuance request.
If you're a defendant without an attorney. You can only request a continuance for your first courtMoreIf you're a defendant without an attorney. You can only request a continuance for your first court date.
There is no set number because there are any number of reasons a continuance could be asked for.
Even if the other party does not agree, you may still contact the court to request a continuance of the hearing date.
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.
Example: In a custody hearing, the plaintiff has had no visitation with his son. The defendant wants to request a continuance of 4 weeks. A continuance of 4 weeks means that the plaintiff may not see his son for four more weeks.
1. the act or process of continuing, or lasting. 2. the time during which an action, process, or state lasts; duration.
The class is a continuation of the introductory class taught last semester. The road was built as a continuation of the state highway.
