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Motion and Order to Continue without Date - Louisiana 2026

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The document is a legal motion and order from the Judicial District Court of Louisiana, requesting to continue a scheduled court date without setting a new date. The motion is made by the defendant's counsel, with the Assistant District Attorney indicating no objection to the request. The document concludes with a certification of delivery to opposing counsel.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Begin by filling in the name of the Judicial District Court and the Parish at the top of the form. This sets the context for your motion.
Enter the Docket Number in the designated field, which is crucial for identifying your case.
In the first blank space, write the name of the Defendant. This identifies who is requesting the continuance.
Next, specify the scheduled date and time for your hearing in the appropriate fields. This information is essential for clarity.
Indicate that there is no objection from the Assistant District Attorney by filling in their name in the provided space.
Finally, sign and date at the bottom of the form as both attorney for defendant and ensure all necessary parties have signed where indicated.

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What happens if you miss a court date in Louisiana?

What Happens When You Miss a Court Date? In Louisiana, failing to appear in court is called FTA (Failure to Appear). As soon as you miss your scheduled court date, the judge can issue a bench warrant for your arrest. In many parishes, it happens the same day.

Can you reschedule a court date in Louisiana?

Continuance or Court Date Rescheduling: There may be specific forms or written requests required to seek a continuance or to reschedule a court date. Contact the Clerks office or check the courts website for guidance You can also find information on rescheduling or delaying a court proceeding here.

What does it mean to continue a motion?

A continuance in court is when a prosecutor or a defense attorney requests the court to delay proceedings. A continuance motion happens in front of a judge, who determines whether there is cause for delaying the proceeding.

What does it mean motion to continue?

A 1050 motion to continue is a request in a criminal case to postpone a court date. The date could be for a pretrial matter or a trial.

What is a motion to continue in Louisiana?

Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature. A motion for a continuance shall be in writing and shall allege specifically the grounds upon which it is based and, when made by a defendant, must be verified by his affidavit or that of his counsel. It shall be filed at least seven days prior to the commencement of trial.

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Is a continuance a good thing?

A continuance can last as long as required to sort out the issue. Some lawyers may request several months to prepare for trial. A judge will allow a short time if the grounds for continuance were an illness. The court usually determines the appropriate time required to prepare for trial.

Motion and Order to Continue without Date - Louisiana 2026

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