Rule 77-1 Advancement of Case on Calendar

If you have a good reason, the court can move your case up in line for trial instead of making you wait your regular turn. This means your case could be scheduled sooner than it normally would be based on when it was filed or where it sits on the court's docket.

To get this kind of scheduling change, you need to show the court a solid reason why your case deserves to go faster than others waiting for trial. The judge has the final say on whether your reason is good enough, and there's no fixed list of what counts as good cause. Common reasons might include health problems, financial hardship, or other circumstances that make waiting especially difficult or unfair.

Keep in mind that moving your case ahead means someone else's case may get pushed back. Courts don't grant these requests lightly, since the schedule is usually set up to be fair to everyone waiting for their trial date.