How do you ask a judge for more time?

How do you ask a judge for more time?

File a declaration with the court asking for a continuance. It should say why you need the continuance. Explain how you can better present evidence in your case if you have more time. Explain some of what you want to tell the court, in case you do not get a continuance.

How do I change my court location?

The “change of venue” form asks for the judge to move your court from the city where you were detained to a city closer to where you currently live. The blue form tells the judge and immigration your new address so they can send you important documents like notice of your court date.

Why would they move a court date up?

For a case like this it’s possible they moved the court date up because in between his last date and now he was indicted by a grand jury. When that happens, if the next scheduled date is a ways away the court will often advance the case to an…

How far can you push back a court date?

Generally, you’ll want to request an amount to time that is adequate but not overboard. Unless there are special circumstances that warrant requesting a longer extension, it’s fairly standard to ask for 30 days or less.