Application For Continuance (Criminal) {Lccpa24}

APPLICATION FOR CONTINUANCE. This form is used in the Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, specifically in the Criminal Division. It is utilized by the District Attorney, defense attorney, or defendant pro se to request a continuance for a scheduled trial, hearing, sentencing, argument, or other court proceeding. The form requires the applying counsel or defendant pro se to provide reasons for the continuance request and to sign the form. Additionally, there is a section for the opposing party to indicate whether they oppose or do not oppose the continuance request, along with their reasons if they oppose it. After consideration, the court will issue an order either denying or approving the continuance request. If approved, the order will specify the new date and time for the rescheduled proceeding, as well as any additional instructions. www.FormsWorkflow.com