A continuance changes the date of a court hearing or trial to a later date. I have attached all necessary documentation to support this motion for continuance.If you just found out about a hearing, fill out a Motion for Continuance and Notice of Hearing form and bring it with you to the hearing. Rule 3.01 - REQUESTS TO CONTINUE TRIAL DATE a. If there is an official form for a legal procedure, it is usually found on the court or court clerk websites. We link to many in this guide. Best to file this in writing with the clerk of the court AND send a copy to the other side. Prepare the Motion: Write a formal motion for a continuance, clearly stating the reasons why you need the case to be postponed.