Defendants may call the court to request an extension and reset of their cases.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if they have an attorney
• D. Only for traffic offenses

Answer: (B)

Requests to delay or reset a court date aren’t handled by a simple phone call. Extending a deadline or postponing a hearing is usually addressed through a formal motion for continuance (or by appearing to request one) and the judge must grant the extension after considering the reasons and ensuring proper notice to all parties. The clerk can assist with filings and scheduling, but they don’t have the authority to grant a continuance on their own. Reasons often include needing more time to prepare, obtaining counsel, or scheduling conflicts, and the procedure generally applies to all types of cases, not just traffic offenses. Pro se defendants can request continuances as well, though rules vary by jurisdiction.