Who must be informed by the clerk about a continuance request?

• A. The prosecutor or the defense, whichever the case may be.
• B. The judge only.
• C. The jury.
• D. The public defender only.

Answer: (A)

When a continuance request is made, scheduling changes affect the people who have to prepare and respond in court. The clerk’s duty is to notify the parties involved in the case. Specifically, the clerk must inform the prosecutor or the defense counsel, whichever side is active in the case, so they can participate, respond, or adjust their plans as needed. The judge will decide whether to grant the continuance, but informing the relevant counsel ensures due process. The jury isn’t the primary recipient of this notification, and narrowing to the public defender only would omit other defense counsel if applicable.