Washington Non-Appearance of a Party or Parties on Trial Date is a legal term referring to the situation in which one or more parties fail to appear on the pre-scheduled date for a trial. This can be due to a variety of reasons, including a lack of notice, illness, or an inability to make it to court. Depending on the circumstances, the court may grant the requesting party a continuance or reschedule the date of the trial. There are two main types of Washington Non-Appearance of a Party or Parties on Trial Date. The first is Voluntary Non-Appearance, which occurs when a party chooses not to appear for a trial for whatever reason. This can be due to a lack of notice, illness, or any other valid reason. The second type is Involuntary Non-Appearance, which occurs when a party is unable to physically appear in court due to circumstances beyond their control. Examples of this include being in the hospital, out of the state, or in jail. In either case, if a party is unable to appear in court on the date of the trial, they must notify the court as soon as possible and provide an explanation for their absence. The court will then decide whether to grant a continuance or reschedule the trial date.