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Order For Continuance Of Trial Date In Maryland
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In a SOC, the defendant enters into a contractual agreement with the state or city government that is prosecuting the case. If the defendant follows his/her end of the bargain, the state or city will move to dismiss the case at the end of the period of the agreement.
When you miss a court date, the judge typically issues a bench warrant for your arrest. A bench warrant authorizes law enforcement to take you into custody and bring you before the court. This can happen immediately or at a later time, depending on when and where you are located. Contempt of court.
Rule 2-508 - Continuance or Postponement (a) Generally. On motion of any party or on its own initiative, the court may continue or postpone a trial or other proceeding as justice may require. (b) Discovery Not Completed.
All requests for postponement must be electronically filed in ance with the MD Rules. All requests must be in motion form. If you are self-represented and wish you file a postponement, you may use the Motion for Postponement form.
A Stipulated Order of Continuance of SOC is a contract between a defendant and a Prosecuting Attorney. If the defendant completes the requirements of the contract then the prosecutor will generally move to dismiss the case at the end of the designated period of time, generally between 12-24 months.
In compliance with Md. Rule 4-271, the conference to select a trial date is conducted within 30 days of the earlier of the defendant's initial appearance in the Circuit Court or defense counsel's entry of appearance.
__________ (Name), __________ (plaintiff or defendant) in the above-entitled and numbered action, moves the court for a continuance in this action until __________ (date), on the ground that __________ (plaintiff or defendant) will be unable to attend the trial due to the following facts: 1.
All requests for postponement must be electronically filed in ance with the MD Rules. All requests must be in motion form. If you are self-represented and wish you file a postponement, you may use the Motion for Postponement form.
Procedure for Requesting Postponements A Motion for Continuance/Postponement (CC-DC-070) form is located on our Fees, Fines Schedules, Brochures, and Forms Index. Your request is not automatically granted; it is up to a judge to determine whether to change your court date.
