It's a good idea to talk with a lawyer in the county where the case was filed. 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.To protect the credibility of scheduled contested hearings and trial dates, continuances are especially disfavored. If the prosecution in a criminal trial asks for a continuance due to an unavailable witness, will it automatically be granted? These motions include Motions to Reconsider (with no new evidence), Motions for Leave to File Pleadings, Motions to Designate a Responsible Third Party. Fill out the Court Reporter's Request for Record prior to the hearing. CONTINUANCES. A continuance is a postponement of a hearing, trial, or other proceeding to a subsequent day or time. "Good cause" means a very good reason for not being able to get ready for your case or go to your hearing on the schedule date. For example, the rules of evidence do not apply with the same force as they would at trial.