Is it okay for a judge to issue a continuance for himself, only days before a hearing, or just inconsiderate?

Question

I need to go to a hearing for a traffic ticket (posted speed limit differs from what the officer wrote the ticket for). I've already had to change my schedule for one continuace requested by the officer, which wasn't a problem because it was done well in advance. Now only 3 days before the hearing, the judge has issued a continuance for himself, to move the trial back only two days. I was told if that was needed, to have the request for continuance done at least two weeks in advance. I'm not sure if I can rework my schedule now, but if I ask for a continuance by certified letter (recommended to me), it'll probably never get there in time to notify all parties. What should I do? Can I have the case thrown out?

I understand that something may have come up. My problem is that the notice is far too short. I think it should've been moved back much further, not just two days from the original date which is in two days.

Answer 1

Judges are regular people too. They have lives outside of court and sometimes that causes delays in court proceedings.

Judicial resources are also limited. Sometimes there aren't enough judges or available court rooms. Sometimes there are other cases that take priority over yours. Sometimes there are too many cases for the court to handle in one day.

The delay is minimal and it is extremely unlikely that the court will dismiss your case. Just explain the situation to your boss and it should work itself out.