Alabama Sample Letter for Continuance — Notification of Court Administrator Subject: Request for Continuance — [Case Name] [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Court Administrator's Name] [Court Administrator's Title] [Name of the Court] [Court Address] [City, State, Zip] Dear [Court Administrator's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to formally request a continuance for the upcoming court hearing for the case [Case Name], scheduled for [Date] at [Time] in the [Court Name]. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I am unable to attend the scheduled hearing as I had previously planned. I humbly request that the court grants a continuance in order for me to adequately prepare and ensure my presence at the hearing. I understand the importance of commitment and timely court appearances, and I apologize for any inconvenience this request may cause to the court's schedule and other parties involved in the case. However, I believe that this continuance request is necessary in order to maintain the fairness and integrity of the proceedings. I have informed the opposing party, [Party's Name], about my intention to seek a continuance, and they have expressed understanding and cooperation in this matter. I am also willing to discuss alternative dates and times for the rescheduled hearing, in order to minimize any inconvenience caused to the court and the other parties involved. Furthermore, I have attached relevant documents and supporting evidence that further substantiate the grounds for this continuance request. These documents include [list attached documents]. I kindly request that you review the attached materials and consider granting this continuance in the best interest of justice. I appreciate your attention to this matter and I kindly request a prompt response to confirm the approval of the continuance request. Should you require any additional information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at [Your Email Address] or by phone at [Your Phone Number]. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]