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Continuance Of Trial Date In Suffolk
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Suffolk
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And even the courts closing due to bad weather. Each of these reasons can lead to a continuence.MoreAnd even the courts closing due to bad weather. Each of these reasons can lead to a continuence. Which is essentially a postponement of the trial.
Valid reasons could include medical emergencies or unforeseen scheduling conflicts. Absence of party. If a party involved in the case is unable to appear in court due to involuntary or uncontrollable circumstances, such as sudden illness, their counsel may request a continuance.
Judges have wide discretion to grant and deny continuances. Some judges routinely grant requests from all lawyers. Others may be reluctant if they believe there is not a good reason for delay. Some judges can be very tough with continuances, and may refuse most requests.
A continuance is granted for good cause. More time to prepare could be good cause depending upon the circumstances. You (or your attorney) must argue how desperate you are for court orders, and/or that more preparation is not necessary based upon the circumstances.
Or if witnesses are not available the court might grant a postponement. One there is a generalMoreOr if witnesses are not available the court might grant a postponement. One there is a general understanding that a court case should not be postponed for more than about 8.
Judge might deny it because it's becoming an older case and needs to be moved along, especially as it nears 5 years. Judge might want an explanation if trial has been set for many months and you show up weeks before asking to continue the trial without explaining.
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.
How Many Continuances Are Allowed? Typically, there's no limit on the number of continuances that a defendant can request. That said, a judge won't look favorably on repeated requests, especially if they appear to be delay tactics. Repeated requests, made without good cause, will be denied.
Pending cases may be found at WebCivil Local. Find a case by index number, party name, attorney, or judge , or calendar information by court, judge and part.
$15,000 monetary jurisdiction for each cause of action in the complaint. You may not split your casue of action to go above the $15,000 limit. Geographic jurisdiction is limited to the 5 west towns of Suffolk County: Babylon, Huntington, Smithtown, Islip, Brookhaven.
