This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Order For Continuance Of Trial Date In Orange
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State:
Multi-State
County:
Orange
Control #:
US-0004LTR
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FAQ
__________ (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.
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.
For most requests for continuances, you must provide the judge with a suitable reason (“good cause”) for postponing your court date. “Good cause” means a very good reason for not being able to get ready for your case or go to your hearing on the schedule 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 ...
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.
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.
Continuance is what a court may grant to delay proceedings until a later date. Parties in a suit or the judge themselves may wish to have a continuance granted in order to prepare for proceedings.
Because continuances delay the resolution of a case, judges typically frown upon them. It's usually only when the defendant's rights might otherwise be violated that a court will grant a continuance request.
Continuance is what a court may grant to delay proceedings until a later date. Parties in a suit or the judge themselves may wish to have a continuance granted in order to prepare for proceedings.
