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You Have a Health or Family Emergency If you have a minor cold and don't appear in court, that will obviously not be considered a valid excuse, but if you are in the hospital for a significant period of time or you can prove that you cannot safely attend your hearing, you can make your case to the judge.
Continuances are traditionally granted to allow the defendant additional time for procuring an absent witness, or other evidence necessary for the defense or the prosecution of the applicant's case.
Your request via email and/or letter will need to include the original filing dates, new proposed filing dates, the number of previous requests (if any), and whether the other party consents to the extension. Email a copy of the letter you file to the other party (usually it's an attorney).
Acceptable Excuses to Fail to Appear in Court You Were Not Notified of Your Hearing. One of the most common valid excuses to miss a court hearing is when you were not properly notified of the date within a reasonable amount of time. ... You Have a Health or Family Emergency. ... Your Lawyer Has Withdrawn.
The Motion for Continuance must contain the following: 1. A detailed explanation of your reasons for the continuance along with any supporting documentation if applicable; 2. A detailed explanation of your effort to contact the opposing party/attorney regarding the continuance; 3. Your signature; and 4.