Requests for Adjournments are discouraged, but will be considered for good cause. No adjournments will be granted less than 7 days before the scheduled court date unless there are verifiable emergency circumstances.
Civil Infractions
To request an adjournment of an informal hearing on a civil infraction, please contact the
Traffic Department at 248-674-4655.
Criminal Cases
To request an adjournment of a formal hearing, criminal pretrial, bench trial, jury trial, exam, pre-exam conference or sentencing, please complete a
Stipulation and Order for Adjournment (PDF) and contact the
Criminal Department at 248-674-4655 for further instructions. Please note that if the 14-day requirement has not been waived on an exam, an adjournment cannot be granted.
Civil Cases
To request an adjournment of a civil pretrial, bench trial or jury trial, please complete a
Stipulation and Order for Adjournment (PDF) and contact the
Civil Department at 248-674-4655 for further instructions.