A continuance is a grant of additional preparation time before or during a trial. Either the prosecution or the defense can request a continuance, and sometimes even the court can order a continuance of its own accord. In This Article. Reasons for a Continuance. Lawyers typically seek continuances because they want more time to prepare for trial. More @Wikipedia
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