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Motion for Continuance

  1. Instructions:
    You have to complete this form and submit it to the clerk's office. It is your responsibility to follow up with the court at 361-485-3050 or courtclerk@victoriatx.gov to verify receipt of your request. After your request is received, reviewed and if eligible, the court will mail or e-mail you a notice of reset. You may want to call prior to submitting your request to verify if you’re eligible. The court only grants 1 reset.
  2. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
    TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF THIS COURT:
    COMES NOW, the Defendant, in the above styled and numbered cause and moves the court to continue the trial date, which is listed below, in this cause and in support of this motion. This motion is not made for the purposes of delay but rather in the interest of justice.
    WHEREFORE, the Defendant prays the court grant this motion and continue this cause, so that the interests of justice may be served.
  3. Please state why you are requesting a continuance. Must be completed; attached proof if applicable; be specific.
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  5. When submitting this document, you must include a copy of your valid driver’s license or some form of identification. By signing this form in the space provided above I hereby swear and affirm that the information provided above is correct.
  6. Please contact the court.
    It is your responsibility to follow up with the court at 361-485-3050 or courtclerk@victoriatx.gov to verify receipt of your request.
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