➢ Rule 8.255(f) allows the court to grant a continuance before or during a hearing on a showing of good cause. Put all your reasons in the motion for a continuance because the judge may rule without a hearing.A party must timely move for a continuance and explain in detail the reason a continuance is warranted and the effort to resolve any scheduling conflict. To request a continuance of a hearing, the Judicial Council has created the FL-306 Request to. Continuances requested on the eve of trial because you are not prepared ordinarily will not be granted. Once the case is set for trial, no continuances may be granted except for good cause shown. Lack of preparation is not grounds to continue the case. Best to file this in writing with the clerk of the court AND send a copy to the other side. Best to file this in writing with the clerk of the court AND send a copy to the other side. 918.016 Trial of remaining defendants after grant of continuance to others.