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Continuance For Trial In North Carolina
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Valid reasons could include medical emergencies or unforeseen scheduling conflicts. Absence of party. If a party involved in the case is unable to appear in court due to involuntary or uncontrollable circumstances, such as sudden illness, their counsel may request a continuance.
Continuances Are at the Judge's Discretion Just because a person requests a continuance does not mean that it will be granted by the court. Continuances are discretionary, which means that the judge in your case has a great deal of flexibility when it comes to granting your request for a continuance.
Cause documentation and notification all orders for continuence. Must be documented in the case fileMoreCause documentation and notification all orders for continuence. Must be documented in the case file including the name of the moving party any objections. And the basis for the continuence.
The continuence might be longer this allows both parties adequate time to prepare their casesMoreThe continuence might be longer this allows both parties adequate time to prepare their cases properly.
I would like this Court to continue the hearing because: EXPLAIN REASON. PETITIONER/PLAINTIFF, v. RESPONDENT/DEFENDANT. I RESPECTFULLY REQUEST that the Court grant my Request for Continuance.
Following the opening of Court for the session in which the case is calendared, any application for continuance shall be made to the Presiding Judge of the Court in which the case is calendared. All applications for continuance shall be by written motion made on state form, AOC-CR- 410.
Your court date can be changed by the Clerk's office only in limited circumstances. In many cases, you may be required to appear before the judge to request a continuance.
Following the opening of Court for the session in which the case is calendared, any application for continuance shall be made to the Presiding Judge of the Court in which the case is calendared. All applications for continuance shall be by written motion made on state form, AOC-CR- 410.
A Failure to Appear is a serious offense. You could face up to 120 days of jail time and/or a $200 fine if convicted. Plus, the DMV will suspend your license until you take care of the FTA.
