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Trial Continuance Without A Lawyer In Washington
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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.
(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.
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.
Absolutely. You would just need to draft it and explain why you need the continuance.
Trials are continued for many reasons. Vacations, illnesses, unavailability of witnesses (especially expert witnesses), ongoing medical treatment, an agreement to attend mediation, etc. A common (but disfavored excuse) is the need to conduct additional discovery which could/should have been done previously.
__________ (Name), __________ (plaintiff or defendant) in the above-entitled and numbered action, moves the court for a continuance in this action until __________ (date), on the ground that __________ (plaintiff or defendant) will be unable to attend the trial due to the following facts: 1.
I ask you to reschedule because (reason): Please let me know by (date) if you will agree to a continuance. If you agree, please send me a letter or email that says that you agree to the continuance. Thank you for considering my request.
Valid reasons include personal emergencies, unavailability of essential evidence, and lack of legal representation. How do I notify the court? You can notify the court by directly speaking to the court clerk or filing a motion for continuance before the hearing begins.
