What is an Adjournment

An adjournment refers to the postponement or delay of a court proceeding to a later date. This can occur for various reasons, such as needing additional time to gather evidence (police reports, witness statements, etc.), the unavailability of a critical witness, scheduling conflicts, or more time for the parties to prepare for court or pretrial negotiations. The defense or prosecution can request an adjournment. The judge presiding over the matter grants or denies an adjournment request. The new date for the hearing is typically determined based on the court’s schedule and the availability of all involved parties.