Rule 3.08 - Continuance. (a) CONTENT OF A MOTION. A party must timely move for a continuance and explain in detail the reason a continuance is warranted and the effort to resolve any scheduling conflict. (b) CLIENT CONSENT FOR A TRIAL CONTINUANCE.

Valid reasons include personal emergencies, unavailability of essential evidence, and lack of legal representation. How do I notify the court? You can notify the court by directly speaking to the court clerk or filing a motion for continuance before the hearing begins.

A motion for continuance shall be in writing unless made at a trial and, except for good cause shown, shall be signed by the party requesting the continuance. The motion shall state all of the facts that the movant contends entitle the movant to a continuance.

What Is Considered a “Good Cause?” Either the defendant or prosecution needs more time to prepare for trial; The defendant became ill or experienced an unexpected life change; Witnesses cannot be tracked down or cannot attend the scheduled court date; The defendant needs more time to retain a lawyer;

➢ Reasonable continuances may be granted, as necessary, for: • investigation; • discovery; • procuring counsel or witnesses.

(2) For purposes of this section, "good cause" includes, but is not limited to, those cases involving murder, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 187, allegations that stalking, as defined in Section 646.9, a violation of one or more of the sections specified in subdivision (a) of Section 11165.1 or Section ...

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INSTRUCTIONS. Good cause must be shown to get a continuance. The judge decides what is good cause.Under the revised rule, motions for continuance can be filed at any time that the need arises and need not be in writing if the parties are before the court. If requesting a trial continuance, trial counsel must certify the client consents to the continuance. (c) "NOTICE OF UNAVAILABILITY" PROHIBITED. Please read all instructions carefully before completing the form. Good cause must be shown to get a continuance. How do I request a continuance of my court date? No case will be continued without judge approval unless you are scheduled for arraignment. Best to file this in writing with the clerk of the court AND send a copy to the other side.

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