Fill out a Request to Postpone Trial (Small Claims) (form SC-150) or write a letter to the court. File your CMC statement in advance, attend the hearing, explain that you have not yet served the defendants and that you need more time.I do have the right to file it. Is there anything I can do about the clerk lying to me under court to help my case? The hearing is currently set for (date):. 4. 3. 5. The court did not issue temporary emergency (ex parte) orders with the item in 2. REQUEST. Ex Parte Application or Noticed Motion. Contra Costa County Users: Family Law e-filings with cover letters, the letter must not be filed as the first page of the main document. You'll need to file a request with the court. The court may grant ex parte relief without notice to the opposing party.