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2. Read Carefully and Completely

   This form may be used by Defendants and Attorneys to make a first request for continuance or reset of a scheduled Pre-Trial or Trial Court date. If a continuance has been previously granted, a second or subsequent request must be made to the court in person, by mail, dropbox, or fax. This request cannot be used to extend the response date of citations past the 20 business days from issuance.

   DO NOT use this form if it is less than 24 hours before your court setting, if you already missed a court setting, if you are scheduled for a Show Cause Hearing, or  if your case is in warrant status. Please contact the court at 972-292-5555 to speak with a clerk about your options.

   Defendants and Attorneys agree to receive notice of the new court setting via email. Additionally, by sending this request you agree to not send duplicate requests by alternative means.

6. Eligibility*

   Verify if any of these conditions apply to your case:

   1.  You are scheduled for a Show Cause Hearing.
   2.  You are set to appear in less than 24 hours
   3.  You have an active warrant for your arrest.
   4.  You have been previously granted a continuance or reset.
   5.  You already failed to appear or are past due for a scheduled court setting

   1. Yes, one or more of the above statements is true. Stop and contact the court at 972.292.5555.
   2. No, none of the statements apply. You may continue.
8. Requestor Information
10. First Name*
11. Last Name*
13. Street*
15. Apt. or Suite No.
17. City*
18. State*
19. Zip*
21. Phone Number *
22. Email Address*
24. I am the*

    1. Defendant

    1. Attorney on Record
26. State Bar No. (for Attorney)
27. Defendant's Name
31. Citation Information
33. Citation/Cause Number*
34. Violation*
36. Citation/Cause Number
37. Violation
39. Current Scheduled Court Date and Time*
    Current Scheduled Court Date and Time

    Current Scheduled Court Date and Time
41. What is the reason for the request?*
43. I swear or affirm the following statements are true:*

    1. I am the person charged with this violation(s) and making this request voluntarily.
    2. I have not requested nor been granted a continuance prior to this request.
    3. I am requesting a continuance for a case that I have already received a notice of court date.
    4. I have read and acknowledge all the information in this form.
    5. I was not charged with an offense involving Domestic or Family Violence.
    6. I agree to update any changes of address, phone number, or email to the court.
    7. By submitting this form, I promise to appear as required by the Court.
    8. I understand that failure to appear may result in additional charges, denial of vehicle registration, driver's licenses denial, and/or issuance of a warrant.
45. For Attorneys Only

    1. I have previously filed a letter of Representation with the Court.
    2. I agree to the terms and information contained in this form and request.
47. Electronic Signature*

    Typing your name here represents your electronic signature.

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48. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
49. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

50. Submit

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