How can I get an extended court date?
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How can I get an extended court date?
I received a letter in the mail today saying that I have court tomorrow. I’m recovering from a knee surgery and am on workers comp. If I miss therapy I could lose my income
Asked on May 8, 2019 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Contact the court (the clerk's office), explain the situation, and ask how to apply for an adjournment (delay or extension). They may let you apply for it by phone or fax (and if so, may require documentation about the injury or therapy), but they may not: every court has its own rules and procedures about asking for an adjournment. If they won't let you get an adjournment at this late date by phone or fax, hire an attorney--pretty much any attorney who is available--to appear in court for you and request the adjournement in person. If you lawyer appears for you, it is highly unlikely that you will suffer sanctions.
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