Can I get a continuance of my trial date?
If you are requesting a continuance you must file a written request with the court setting forth the reasons for your request and give a copy of that continuance request to the City/Village Attorney's office.

The written request should be filed as soon as you discover that there is a problem with the scheduled trial date and, except for extraordinary circumstances, the request shall be filed at least ten days prior to the scheduled trial date.

Normally, the court will approve a valid request for a continuance from either you or the City/Village provided it is the first request and it is made at least ten days prior to the scheduled trial date. However, the court will be very hesitant to approve more than one continuance request or an untimely continuance request from either party unless exceptional reasons are provided to the court.

The court will always determine whether your request for a continuance is approved.

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1. Do I need an attorney for the trial?
2. What happens at trial?
3. How do I prepare for trial?
4. What information can I get from the City/Village about my case?
5. Will I have to pay more than the amount on the citation if I do not appear for my trial, or if I lose at trial?
6. If I lose at trial, can I appeal?Will I have to pay more than the amount on the citation if I do not appear for my trial, or if I lose at trial?
7. If I lose at trial, can I appeal?
8. Can I settle my case before the trial?
9. Can I get a continuance of my trial date?