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Trial Continuance Without A Trial In Salt Lake
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Salt Lake
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US-0004LTR
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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 can make a motion to get a continuance. A motion is simply asking the court to do something. So you file a motion to continue -- this is requesting the judge give you more time. Best to file this in writing with the clerk of the court AND send a copy to the other side.
Illness, death or withdrawal of counsel in civil cases are also reasons for granting a continuance. Absence of witness or evidence. Absence or incapacity of counsel. Absence of party. Surprise. Other grounds.
Example: In a custody hearing, the plaintiff has had no visitation with his son. The defendant wants to request a continuance of 4 weeks. A continuance of 4 weeks means that the plaintiff may not see his son for four more weeks.
What are considered to be acceptable reason for a continuance 1. Not having an attorney or not having had the time to look for an attorney. 2. Illness of party or attorney. 3. Attorney having an unexpected event occur in another case that would cause them to be unable to attend. 4. Family emergency. 5.
Any party may file a response to a motion within 14 days after the motion is served; however, the court may, for good cause shown, dispense with, shorten, or extend the time for responding to any motion.
If you fail to appear for a scheduled court hearing in a criminal case, most judges will immediately issue a bench warrant for your arrest. Often times, the bail on the warrant will be set at a higher amount than what was originally set in the case.
Contempt -- Action by court. If the court finds the person is guilty of the contempt, the court may impose a fine not exceeding $1,000, order the person incarcerated in the county jail not exceeding 30 days, or both.
If all parties agree ahead of time to reschedule, they can work together to call the judge or commissioner's staff to reschedule, or they can file a Stipulated Motion. If the non-moving party does not agree with the motion they can file a Memorandum Opposing the Motion.
If you missed a court date and would like to reschedule, you can place your matter back on calendar by contacting the Clerk's Office at the courthouse where your case was heard. You may go in person, or call.
