If you or the other side want to ask the court to do something in a case, you must ask in written court papers called a Motion or an Order to Show Cause. Best to file this in writing with the clerk of the court AND send a copy to the other side.Nothing stops you from filing a motion for continuance. You file it with the clerk of courts. You will meet with an Assistant District Attorney who will help prepare you for your experience in court. Nothing stops you from filing a motion for continuance. You file it with the clerk of courts. Owner of Law Offices of Daniel M. Killelea, Esq. 2014-Present. Online - The easiest way is to submit the Request to Reschedule an Upcoming Hearing Online form. For example, the court did not understand the law or used the law in the wrong way.