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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 918.016

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
When a continuance is granted to one or more of several defendants, the court may proceed with the trial of the defendants who have not been granted a continuance.