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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.
I am unable to appear before this Court on the date of the scheduled hearing because Briefly explain why you are unable to appear. However, I am able to appear before this Court on or after Date. I respectfully request this Court to stay the proceedings of this case until Date.
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).