Trial Continuance Without Notice In Ohio
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Some of the reasons that might necessitate a continuance include: You need additional time to secure an attorney to represent you in court. You need more time to gather evidence because the other side has been stalling on discovery requests. You need more time to locate witnesses who are critical to your case.
The continuence might be longer this allows both parties adequate time to prepare their casesMoreThe continuence might be longer this allows both parties adequate time to prepare their cases properly.
A continuance is granted for good cause. More time to prepare could be good cause depending upon the circumstances. You (or your attorney) must argue how desperate you are for court orders, and/or that more preparation is not necessary based upon the circumstances.
Rule 56 - Continuances (A) Motions for continuance shall be submitted in writing with the proper caption and case number. (B) Except on motion of the court, no continuance shall be granted in the absence of proof of reasonable notice to, or consent by, the adverse party or the party's counsel.
Lawyers and clients frequently want continuances to prepare their cases, but they don't always get them. If the prosecution or defense needs extra time to prepare for a hearing or trial in a criminal case, they can ask the judge for a continuance.
If you wish to ask the Court to reschedule a hearing you must file a Motion for Continuance. The Court may reschedule a hearing upon the request of a party for good cause. The Motion for Continuance must be supported by an Affidavit stating the reason(s) why you need to have the hearing rescheduled.
First, there is no legal reason why you cannot name more than one person as your power of attorney - you can name 10 people if you want. The real question is, should you name more than one person? The answer is generally no unless you have a specific reason and consider the potential problems.
Section 2945.02 | Setting and continuing cases. No continuance shall be granted for any other time than it is affirmatively proved the ends of justice require. Whenever any continuance is granted, the court shall enter on the journal the reason for the same.
Continuances of any hearing may be accomplished by filing a Motion for Continuance at least twenty-four (24) business hours prior to the scheduled court date. The motion is filed in the Clerk of Court's office. Case Number as it appears on the Complaint and Summons you received from the Clerk of Court.
