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Continuance Of Trial Date In Pennsylvania
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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.
The judge will only grant these additional resets if there is a genuine. Reason such as theMoreThe judge will only grant these additional resets if there is a genuine. Reason such as the unavailability of a key witness. Or the need for additional time to analyze evidence.
Except in the case of unforeseeable circumstances, such as sudden illness or death in family a request for rescheduling of a hearing shall be in writing and filed with the Hearing Board no later than 7 days before the scheduled hearing date.
You should file an appropriate motion requesting a continuance with your reason to reschedule with the Clerk of Courts and with the State Attorney's office. You then should schedule a hearing prior to your court date with the Judge's Judicial assistant.
Theoretically as many times as they want. The new trial happens in front of a completely different jury though. They start over from the beginning with selecting a new jury. Realistically, it's very rare to go more than 1-2 times.
A “motion for a continuance” is a request asking the judge to make an order changing your hearing date. If the judge grants your motion, your court date will be postponed to a later time. For most requests for continuances, you must provide the judge with a suitable reason (“good cause”) for postponing your court date.
Except in the case of unforeseeable circumstances, such as sudden illness or death in family a request for rescheduling of a hearing shall be in writing and filed with the Hearing Board no later than 7 days before the scheduled hearing date.
This can happen for various. Reasons such as the unavailability of a witness or attorney. HoweverMoreThis can happen for various. Reasons such as the unavailability of a witness or attorney. However continuences are not granted indefinitely.
The law does not provide any certain rules for the number of times a case may be continued. Therefore, there is no limit to the number of continuances that may be granted. Likewise, there is no absolute right to any continuances at all.
Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 106(C), a motion for a continuance on behalf of a defendant must be made at least 48 hours prior to the time scheduled for the Summary Appeal Hearing. A request by a defendant made within 48 hours of the time set for the hearing will not be considered.
