This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Judge's Name] [Judge's Designation] [Name of the Court] [Address of the Court] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Trial Continuance — Attempt to Schedule New Trial Case Name: [Case Name] Case Number: [Case Number] Date of Trial: [Previous Trial Date] Dear Judge [Judge's Last Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to respectfully request a trial continuance and to propose new dates for scheduling the trial in the aforementioned case. I understand the importance of upholding justice and the need to proceed with the trial in a timely manner. However, certain unforeseen circumstances have arisen that necessitate the need for a continuance. To provide some background, I represent [Your Client's Name], the defendant in this case. We have diligently prepared for the trial and were fully committed to appearing on the scheduled trial date of [Previous Trial Date]. Unfortunately, due to an unexpected medical emergency affecting a crucial witness, we were unable to present our case in its entirety. The witness in question, [Witness Name], plays a vital role in providing essential testimony that will aid in the defense's case. Unfortunately, [he/she] was involved in a car accident on [Accident Date], resulting in severe injuries that rendered [him/her] unable to attend the trial as scheduled. In light of this unfortunate incident, we were left with no choice but to request a continuance to allow for the witness's full recovery and participation in the trial. With utmost respect, I humbly request the court's understanding and cooperation in granting a trial continuance. This would allow sufficient time for [Witness Name] to recuperate and ensure their necessary presence during the new trial dates proposed. Based on our client's availability and the anticipated time required for the witness's recovery, we propose the following alternate trial dates: Option 1: — Trial Date: [Proposed Trial Date 1— - Pretrial Conference: [Proposed Pretrial Conference Date 1] Option 2: — Trial Date: [Proposed Trial Date 2— - Pretrial Conference: [Proposed Pretrial Conference Date 2] We understand that the court operates on a busy schedule, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. However, we firmly believe that granting a trial continuance in this specific situation is essential to ensure a fair and just trial for all parties involved. We respectfully request an expedited response to this letter, as it is imperative that we inform our client and all relevant parties about the rescheduled trial dates at the earliest convenience. We assure you that we remain committed to maintaining open lines of communication throughout this process and will diligently cooperate with the court's decision. Thank you for your understanding and consideration of our request. We have full confidence in your wisdom and judgment in determining the appropriate course of action. Should you require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or via email at [Your Email Address]. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Designation/Title] [Law Firm Name]
