This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Trial Continuance Without A Trial In Washington
Category:
State:
Multi-State
Control #:
US-0004LTR
Format:
Word;
Rich Text
Instant download
Description
Form popularity
FAQ
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.
A continuance may be granted because unexpected evidence or testimony has emerged. This includes additional witnesses not named in the original indictment, or unanticipated testimony of witnesses, such as major differences of fact from deposition and trial.
You must explain in your motion why you need the continuance. You must also show "good cause" for continuing the hearing. "Good cause" means having a very good reason for not being able to get ready for your case or go to your trial on the scheduled date.
Absolutely. You would just need to draft it and explain why you need the continuance.
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.
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 Stipulated Order of Continuance (SOC) is a pretrial disposition option in the state of Washington. In an SOC, in return for completion of a number of conditions, a case is dismissed at the end of the monitored program.
CR 59. NEW TRIAL, RECONSIDERATION, AND AMENDMENT OF JUDGMENTS. (a) Grounds for New Trial or Reconsideration. On the motion of the party aggrieved, a. verdict may be vacated and a new trial granted to all or any of the parties, and on all issues, or on.
Either party, after the notice of trial, whether given by either party, may bring the issue to trial, and in the absence of the adverse party, unless the court for good cause otherwise directs, may proceed with the case, and take a dismissal of the action, or a verdict or judgment, as the case may require.
Per Washington State General Rule 7, the clerk of the court adopting the rules shall maintain a complete set of current local rules, which shall be available for inspection and copying.
