BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Speak to local Court Administration staff before you complete this form. Some continuances can be granted without this form.Requests for a continuance of a hearing shall be granted upon a showing of good cause. A continuance can last as long as required to sort out the issue. Some lawyers may request several months to prepare for trial. Best to file this in writing with the clerk of the court AND send a copy to the other side. Fill out all sections of this form except the Order section and file it with the Clerk of the. Ask for both the pretrial conference and the trial to be moved in a single motion, or must each be requested separately? In Minnesota, basic information about court cases is public, with exceptions for juvenile court records. Continuances allow extra time to prepare for a hearing or trial, find a witness, or hire an attorney.