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Trial Ask For Continuance In King
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King
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US-0004LTR
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As I explained today, I need a continuance of the hearing on (date) . I ask you to reschedule because (reason): Please let me know by (date) if you will agree to a continuance. If you agree, please send me a letter or email that says that you agree to the continuance.
What are valid reasons for requesting a continuance? Valid reasons include personal emergencies, unavailability of essential evidence, and lack of legal representation.
You absolutely can appear in court and inform them that you were unable to properly serve, and ask for a formal 'continuance' (delay) asking for more time to find the defendant. If this is a first time, judges tend to allow such a delay if it is not too long.
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.
Circumstances that may indicate good cause for a continuance include the unavailability of an essential witness (CRC 3.1332 (c)(1)); the unavailability of a party because of death, illness, or other excusable circumstances (CRC 3.1332 (c)(2)); or a significant, unanticipated change in the status of the case as a result ...
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.
Circumstances that may indicate good cause for a continuance include the unavailability of an essential witness (CRC 3.1332 (c)(1)); the unavailability of a party because of death, illness, or other excusable circumstances (CRC 3.1332 (c)(2)); or a significant, unanticipated change in the status of the case as a result ...
Judges do not grant continuances for no reason as the need for efficiency and giving a speedy trial go against the use of continuances. In a variety of circumstances, however, parties have a legitimate need to have more time before proceedings such as when new evidence is discovered or a witness needs to be found.
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To set your court date, you must fill out and file the Notice of Court Date (Judges), Kent or Seattle. You may visit any King County District Court location or call the court at 206.205.9200 to ask about rescheduling your hearing. Fill out the Motion for Continuance form in this packet. It should say why you need the continuance. Explain why you need the hearing to be continued and how much time you need. Any response or objection to a motion to continue must be filed in the court file (not submitted to the Queue) within 1 judicial day of receiving notice. Understand the Court Rules: Each court may have its own rules and procedures for requesting a continuance. A "motion for a continuance" is a request asking the judge to make an order changing your hearing date. A continuance is the postponement of a hearing, trial, or other scheduled court proceeding at the request of either or both parties in the dispute.
