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Continuance For Trial In Michigan
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There's no real limit so long as the defense doesn't raise the 'Right to a Speedy Trial'. It's pretty much up the to Judge to decide how many is too many.
(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 ...
(5) The scheduling office may adjourn civil pretrials no more than two times upon receipt of written stipulation and order. (6) The scheduling office may adjourn nonjury trials no more than one time upon receipt of written stipulation and order. (7) Jury trials may not be adjourned except pursuant to MCR 2.503.
An objection to a continuance should be clear and positive, though no particular form of words is required. Words such as “I object,” or “We want it tried,” are clear enough. Expressions such as “Well, we leave it up to the court,” or “I cannot consent,” are equivocal, and will not be taken as objections.
Valid reasons include personal emergencies, unavailability of essential evidence, and lack of legal representation. How do I notify the court? You can notify the court by directly speaking to the court clerk or filing a motion for continuance before the hearing begins.
An objection to a continuance should be clear and positive, though no particular form of words is required. Words such as “I object,” or “We want it tried,” are clear enough. Expressions such as “Well, we leave it up to the court,” or “I cannot consent,” are equivocal, and will not be taken as objections.
The length of the continuance depends on the situation and generally can be no longer than is “necessary.” A defendant might ask for several months to prepare for trial. But if a witness gets sick, a continuance of a few days might suffice.
Perhaps the most common reason for a continuance is when one side did not have enough time to investigate the case and analyze the evidence.
Within seven days after the granting of the judgment or order, or later if the court al- lows, a party may serve a copy of the pro- posed judgment or order on the other party with a notice that it will be submit- ted to the court for signing if no written objections are filed with the court within seven days after ...
What Is Considered a “Good Cause?” Either the defendant or prosecution needs more time to prepare for trial; The defendant became ill or experienced an unexpected life change; Witnesses cannot be tracked down or cannot attend the scheduled court date; The defendant needs more time to retain a lawyer;
