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It does vary from one state to another and even different courts/judges within the state. For the most parts, first request is usually fairly straightfoward and you might not even need to appear before the judge. This is generally for extra time to prepare for the case. Future requests better have good reasons and will almost certainly require appearing before the judge. You will also have to notify the other party's attorney who may object (or not). As with all matters related to law and law enforcement, you mileage will vary depending on the person you have to interact with and how he/she is feeling at that point in time. Always be polite and respectful and don't walk in there with a sense of entitlement. Remember that they can follow the letter of law or legally exercise discretion and cut you some slack.
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How do you get a continuance on your case?
File a motion with the court requesting it.
How do you file a motion for continuance in Tennessee?
Word the continuance in the form of a legal motion, referencing the "style" of the case - (name of defendant and docket number) and present it to the Clerk of the Court's office to be recorded and forwarded to the judge in charge of the case.
I am being charged with a c felony for battery I have a court date for the middle of this month but I have just suffered a nervous breakdown and am being treated What happens now with my case?
Unless you request and receive a continuance, your court case continues as planned.
How can you find court date?
Contact the court and ask for a "continuance." Be prepared with a good reason why.
How can you push back a court date that is tomorrow?
The court has discretion as to whether or not they will give you a continuance. You should first call the court, and find out their policy. They may require you to appear tomorrow and request the continuance in person, or they may deny it.
What if the plaintiff is opposed to a continuance?
By use of the description "plaintiff" the questioner indicates that the case is a civil proceeding. In this instance if the plaintiff is opposed to a continuance they should object to the motion for continuance, then, it would be up to the judge to decide if the continuance was to be granted.
What if a cop doesn't show up on a court date in AZ?
Officers are often subject to last minute calls to duty for service, or are caught on an assignment when they should be responding to court. Depending on the kind of case it is, the judge MAY order a continuance to another court date, or they may choose to dismiss the case for "want of prosecution."
What is a motion to continuance verbal?
A motion for continuance is a motion asking the court to continue, or postpone, something. Verbal means that it was made orally rather than written.
How do you file a continuance for a divorce in Texas?
Prepare a Motion and Order for continuance. Discuss it with the other side, and get their signature if you can. File the Motion with the court and set it for hearing. At the hearing tell the judge why the matter should be continued. The judge then rules on the continuance.
Can you be released from jail at a court continuance?
Unlikely, especially if a motion for that action isn't on the judges docket.
Can you give the court a written response instead of showing up for court hearing?
No. You can visit the court and request a continuance in some cases but you haven't specified the type of case. If you are being represented by an attorney she may be able to appear for you but that's something you need to discuss with the attorney. You cannot send a note instead of appearing.
What does motion to continue mean?
A motion for a continuance means the same thing in a divorce case as any other civil case. The Movant is requesting the judge push off a hearing or the trial itself. If there is no objection by the other side, a continuance hearing isn't necessary however if the other side objects, the judge in the case will hear from both sides and decide if a continuance is warranted.
