Letter Change Date Sample With Effective In Alameda
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Ask at least 10 days before the court date if possible Generally, you can turn in a form to ask for a new court date and the court will make a decision and mail it to you. If the court date is less than 10 days away, though, you'll need to explain on the form why you waited so long to ask.
Writing Your Letter Search for a form letter. Some courts print off forms that you can use to request a hearing. Open a word processing document. Insert a salutation. Add a heading. Begin the letter with your request. Explain why you need the hearing. Provide a contact number. Sign the letter.
In legal terms, a change in a hearing date to a date in the future is called a “continuance” of the hearing.
You must explain your reason for making the request and be sure to include the case number, the year of your case, the scheduled date of the hearing you will not be able to attend, and the Part and room number where your case is scheduled. Address the letter to the appropriate civil court clerk's office.
There is no magic number of times you can ask. It depends on the judge and the reason for the request. You can't keep going to court asking for a continuance for the same reason over and over again.
Prepare the Motion: Write a formal motion for a continuance, clearly stating the reasons why you need the case to be postponed. Be specific about the circumstances that make it impossible or impractical for you to appear in court on the scheduled date.
I am requesting a continuance until after (provide a date when your scheduling issue will be resolved) when this scheduling conflict will be resolved. Thank you for your attention to this matter. The rules and procedures regarding requesting a continuance can vary depending on state and local rules.
As I explained today, I need a continuance of the hearing on (date) . 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.
The decision to allow a rescheduling is entirely at the discretion of the judge presiding over your case. If, for some reason, you miss a court hearing date, you or your attorney must contact the court as soon as possible to explain the circumstances that led to your absence.
Traffic Court Hours Phone: Call between the hours of a.m. and p.m. Email: Send an email to asktraffic@alamedaurts.ca .
