Trial Continuance Without A Lawyer In Philadelphia
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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.
A continuance may be requested when a party needs additional time to appear on a matter or comply with a court order. The prosecution, the defense or the judge may continue a hearing.
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 judge may deny a continuance when: the new evidence is reasonably related to evidence that the defendant already knows about. the defendant has enough time without the continuance to prepare for the new evidence.
Hearings will only be continued for a valid reason. To request a continuance, send a letter to Patricia R. McDermott, Deputy Court Administrator, 34 S. 11th Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, with a copy to the other parties at least ten days before the hearing date.
If you're a defendant without an attorney. You can only request a continuance for your first courtMoreIf you're a defendant without an attorney. You can only request a continuance for your first court date.
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.
Continuance requests must be made in writing at least ten (10) days before the scheduled trial. All requests should be addressed to John J. Joyce, Deputy Court Administrator, 1339 Chestnut Street Room 1020 , Philadelphia, PA 19107. You may also email mcclaims@courts.phila.
Hearings will only be continued for a valid reason. To request a continuance, send a letter to Patricia R. McDermott, Deputy Court Administrator, 34 S. 11th Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, with a copy to the other parties at least ten days before the hearing date.
