Philadelphia Cnty. C.P. Municipal Court-Traffic Local Rule 106

(a) General Rule. All continuance requests shall:

(1) be in writing, on a court-approved form substantially in the format set forth below;

(2) include the citation number and the date, time, and, if applicable, the courtroom it is

listed for; and

(3) specifically state the reasons for the request.

Documentation substantiating the request for the continuance (i.e. proof of necessary

hospitalization, pre-paid vacation, military service, etc.) must be submitted.

(b) Timing of request. All requests for continuance must be received by the Philadelphia

Municipal Court Traffic Division at least 48 hours before the date set for the trial or hearing. A

later request shall only be granted if the defendant or defendant’s attorney of record establishes

that the cause for the continuance request did not previously exist, or that the defendant was not

aware of the grounds for the request, or the interests of justice require it.

(c) Address Where Continuance Requests are to Be Mailed or Delivered. All requests for

continuances are to be mailed or delivered to the Philadelphia Municipal Court Traffic Division,

800 Spring Garden, Philadelphia, PA 19123. All requests for continuances shall be assigned to the

Administrative Judge or his/her designee who shall rule on the request, in writing, and shall state

the reasons for the grant or denial of the continuance.

(d) Requests For Continuance on the Trial Date. All reques ts for continuances on the day of

the summary trial or hearing shall be in writing, on the court-approved form, and shall be presented

to the presiding judge or Traffic Division hearing officer. All such requests shall be denied unless

the defendant or the defendant’s attorney of record establishes that the cause for the continuance

request did not previously exist, or that the defendant was not aware of the grounds for the request,

or the interests of justice require it. The presiding judge or Traffic Div ision hearing officer shall

rule on the request, in writing, and shall state the reasons for the grant or denial of the continuance.

COMMENT: Continuance requests must be made timely to enable the Court to

review and properly rule on them. The Court may entertain written requests from

unrepresented parties if not made on the court-approved form as long as the

required information is provided. Documentations ought to be provided as

necessary. Continuance requests may be disposed administratively.

Note: Adopted December 21, 2005, effective on February 1, 2006; amended on

May 8, 2014, effective June 23, 2014.

REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE FORM

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Citation No(s).

:

_____________________________

Defendant:

REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE

Defendant’s Name

Date of Birth

Address

City State Zip

Name of Defendant’s Attorney (If any)

Attorney ID #

Office Address

City State Zip

Electronic Mail Address of Attorney:

Date of Trial-Hearing

Time Courtroom (If Available) Check Box if a Scheduling Order was issued for

the trial/hearing being continued.

Reason for Request for Continuance (Attach all necessary documentation)

I verify that the statements made herein are true and correct, and that false statement s herein are made

subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.

_____________________________________ Date: ___________

Signature of Defendant/ Defendant’s Attorney

ORDER

Continuance Granted. Reason:

Continuance Denied. Reason:

Date: ___________ _______________________________

HEARING OFFICER/JUDGE

Continued Date

Time Courtroom

Location

800 Spring Garden Street

Philadelphia, PA