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Sample Letter For Court Continuance In Philadelphia
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Begin with a formal salutation, such as "Dear Judge Last Name," and introduce yourself and your case. Clearly state your reasons for requesting a continuance and provide supporting evidence. Conclude your letter by expressing your gratitude and willingness to cooperate with the court's decision.
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.
Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 106(C), a motion for a continuance on behalf of a defendant must be made at least 48 hours prior to the time scheduled for the Summary Appeal Hearing. A request by a defendant made within 48 hours of the time set for the hearing will not be considered.
Your request via email and/or letter will need to include the original filing dates, new proposed filing dates, the number of previous requests (if any), and whether the other party consents to the extension. Email a copy of the letter you file to the other party (usually it's an attorney).
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Hearings will only be continued for a valid reason. To request a continuance, send a letter to Patricia R. McDermott, Deputy Court Administrator, 34 S. 11th Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, with a copy to the other parties at least ten days before the hearing date.
Any other party may subpoena a person whose testimony is waived by this Rule to appear at the trial and may cross-examine him as to the documents as if he were a witness for the party offering the document.
(b) if service is to be made in Philadelphia, send the copy of the complaint for service to the Court Administrator of the Philadelphia Municipal Court who shall deliver it for service to a writ server of that court or to the sheriff of Philadelphia.
Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 106(C), a motion for a continuance on behalf of a defendant must be made at least 48 hours prior to the time scheduled for the Summary Appeal Hearing. A request by a defendant made within 48 hours of the time set for the hearing will not be considered.
A judge may be reluctant to grant a continuance if the defense still has sufficient time to prepare, or if the evidence is related to evidence that had been disclosed to the defense.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Citation Number(s): vs. Defendant.Listed below are the instructions on how to request a continuance in summary proceedings before the Erie County Court of Common Pleas. Agreed upon continuance date, if any: 4. The first thing you will need to request a continuance is a valid reason. It may be filed only in a Pennsylvania magisterial district court and not in the Philadelphia Municipal Court. The 0266 Continuance Request form is used to request a continuance for a court hearing in Philadelphia Traffic Court. Each party is allowed one continuance per case. Anything beyond one continuance is granted at the Courts discretion. •. Attach ALL applicable documentation.
