Trial Continuance Without A Lawyer In Massachusetts
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If the parties to a case are in agreement, it is more likely that the court will agree to change the hearing date. Even if the other party does not agree, you may still contact the court to request a continuance of the hearing date.
Absolutely. You would just need to draft it and explain why you need the continuance.
Absolutely. You would just need to draft it and explain why you need the continuance.
Some typical grounds for a continuance motion include the unavailability of a witness; counsel's required presence in another court; illness of the defendant; prejudicial pretrial publicity; and an adequate opportunity to prepare the case, necessitated by such events as an amendment of the complaint, change of counsel, ...
Illness, death or withdrawal of counsel in civil cases are also reasons for granting a continuance. Absence of witness or evidence. A civil case may be continued due to a lack of evidence or witnesses. Absence or incapacity of counsel. Absence of party. Surprise. Other grounds.
(2) For purposes of this section, "good cause" includes, but is not limited to, those cases involving murder, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 187, allegations that stalking, as defined in Section 646.9, a violation of one or more of the sections specified in subdivision (a) of Section 11165.1 or Section ...
To request a continuance regarding your DALA case, you (the party seeking the continuance or "the moving party") should submit a written request (a "motion") at least seven (7) days before the event. You can send your request by mail, fax, or e-mail.
