Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

When a Motion for Continuance is filed, does the attorney and defendant need to be present?

April 26, 2017attorney continuance defendant filed motion PRESENT

0

Posted

When a Motion for Continuance is filed, does the attorney and defendant need to be present?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Yes – both the attorney and defendant must be present at the time of the court’s setting, unless the Court has made contact with all counsel of record advising continuance was granted. The filing of a continuance does not constitute an automatic granting of the continuance.