Utah Sample Letter for Notification of Hearing
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I am requesting a continuance until after (provide a date when your scheduling issue will be resolved), when this scheduling conflict will be resolved. Thank you for your attention to this matter. The rules and procedures regarding requesting a continuance can vary depending on state and local rules.
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).
You shouldn't waste too much of the reader's time. Instead, get directly to the point. In the first paragraph, ask for the hearing in your case. For example, you could simply state, ?I am writing to request a court hearing date in the above-referenced matter.?
A valid emergency can serve as an excuse for missing a court date. Some examples of legitimate emergencies include: An emergency room visit for a sudden, debilitating medical condition. A sick child.
The Motion for Continuance must contain the following: 1. A detailed explanation of your reasons for the continuance along with any supporting documentation if applicable; 2. A detailed explanation of your effort to contact the opposing party/attorney regarding the continuance; 3. Your signature; and 4.
Perhaps the most common reason for a continuance is when one side did not have enough time to investigate the case and analyze the evidence. Many defense attorneys, especially public defenders, can move only so quickly because they are representing many clients.
