What is the test for making a motion to delay or otherwise delay a trial?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Gary U., In re, 136 Cal.App.3d 494, 186 Cal.Rptr. 316 (Cal. App. 1982):
However, this right is not absolute, even in the context of a criminal proceeding 5 and the court has discretion to deny any request which would unjustifiably delay a trial, or obstruct the orderly administration of justice. (People v. Windham, 19 Cal.3d 121, 128, fn. 5, 137 Cal.Rptr. 8, 560 P.2d 1187.)
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