NORTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL COURT — SCHEDULING

Motion for Continuance (Criminal)

G.S. 15A-952 · Fill in case details and download a court-ready PDF instantly.
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01ATTORNEY INFORMATION
02CASE INFORMATION
03GROUND FOR CONTINUANCE

Select the primary ground. The corresponding section will appear in the PDF.

04EXPLANATION
05PROPOSED NEW DATE
06PRIOR CONTINUANCES
07CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

CONTINUANCE — KEY RULES

  • Must show good cause — courts disfavor delays
  • File as early as possible before the hearing date
  • G.S. 15A-952 governs pretrial motions including scheduling
  • Number of prior continuances is a factor courts weigh
  • DA consent (or documented objection) strengthens the record
  • Medical/military grounds often require documentation
  • Multiple continuances may require a showing of prejudice

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 15A-952Pretrial motions
G.S. 15A-953Motion timing
G.S. 15A-1228Continuances at trial

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