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Trial Continuance Without A Lawyer In Salt Lake
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Salt Lake
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Absolutely. You would just need to draft it and explain why you need the continuance.
Illness, death or withdrawal of counsel in civil cases are also reasons for granting a continuance. Absence of witness or evidence. A civil case may be continued due to a lack of evidence or witnesses. Absence or incapacity of counsel. Absence of party. Surprise. Other grounds.
(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 ...
Absolutely. You would just need to draft it and explain why you need the continuance.
Motions to reschedule a court date must be submitted at least 5 business days before the hearing is scheduled so parties can be informed of the new date. After you submit your motion for a new date, the Judge may still deny your motion so follow up with the court to find out if your motion was granted.
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;
If the parties to a case are in agreement, it is more likely that the court will agree to change the hearing date. Even if the other party does not agree, you may still contact the court to request a continuance of the hearing date.
