How do I file a continuance in Franklin County, Ohio?

A signed, written request for a continuance must be filed with the Clerk of Court's Civil Division at least ten (10) days before the court date.

How to reschedule a court date in Franklin County, Ohio?

We do not reschedule Court dates through the website; however, if your ticket is in the system and it is not assigned to a Judge, you may stop by the Clerk's Office at 375 S. High Street, 2nd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, Monday Friday between the hours of a.m. to a.m. to be added to the docket.

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Trial Continuance Without A Lawyer In Franklin

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A signed, written request for a continuance must be filed with the Clerk of Court's Civil Division at least ten (10) days before the court date.

You can ask for this in person at the hearing/trial date but less likely to be granted. Ultimately, it is up to the judge so put clear reasons why you need this continuance. If for example, it is to have time to get a lawyer, explain that and what efforts you have made to find a lawyer.

If you wish to ask the Court to reschedule a hearing you must file a Motion for Continuance. The Court may reschedule a hearing upon the request of a party for good cause. The Motion for Continuance must be supported by an Affidavit stating the reason(s) why you need to have the hearing rescheduled.

Yes. You must show up in Court and ask the judge for a continuance based on the fact you are seeking out legal representation. Depending on the Judge and County you are likely to get at least one continuance to seek out counsel.

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;

We do not reschedule Court dates through the website; however, if your ticket is in the system and it is not assigned to a Judge, you may stop by the Clerk's Office at 375 S. High Street, 2nd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, Monday – Friday between the hours of a.m. to a.m. to be added to the docket.

If the parties to a case are in agreement, it is more likely that the court will agree to change the hearing date. Even if the other party does not agree, you may still contact the court to request a continuance of the hearing date.

Illness, death or withdrawal of counsel in civil cases are also reasons for granting a continuance. Absence of witness or evidence. Absence or incapacity of counsel. Absence of party. Surprise. Other grounds.

What are considered to be acceptable reason for a continuance 1. Not having an attorney or not having had the time to look for an attorney. 2. Illness of party or attorney. 3. Attorney having an unexpected event occur in another case that would cause them to be unable to attend. 4. Family emergency. 5.

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