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Trial Ask For Continuance In Ohio
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Judges have wide discretion to grant and deny continuances. Some judges routinely grant requests from all lawyers. Others may be reluctant if they believe there is not a good reason for delay. Some judges can be very tough with continuances, and may refuse most requests.
Some of the reasons that might necessitate a continuance include: You need additional time to secure an attorney to represent you in court. You need more time to gather evidence because the other side has been stalling on discovery requests. You need more time to locate witnesses who are critical to your case.
Judge might deny it because it's becoming an older case and needs to be moved along, especially as it nears 5 years. Judge might want an explanation if trial has been set for many months and you show up weeks before asking to continue the trial without explaining.
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.
How Many Continuances Are Allowed? Typically, there's no limit on the number of continuances that a defendant can request. That said, a judge won't look favorably on repeated requests, especially if they appear to be delay tactics. Repeated requests, made without good cause, will be denied.
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.
And even the courts closing due to bad weather. Each of these reasons can lead to a continuence.MoreAnd even the courts closing due to bad weather. Each of these reasons can lead to a continuence. Which is essentially a postponement of the trial.
Denials and Re-Applications for Judicial Release in Ohio However, motions denied after a hearing are always denied “with prejudice.” This means you may not file another judicial release motion.
Section 2945.02 | Setting and continuing cases. No continuance shall be granted for any other time than it is affirmatively proved the ends of justice require. Whenever any continuance is granted, the court shall enter on the journal the reason for the same.
First, there is no legal reason why you cannot name more than one person as your power of attorney - you can name 10 people if you want. The real question is, should you name more than one person? The answer is generally no unless you have a specific reason and consider the potential problems.
