Attach ALL applicable documentation. Ie: Attachment Letters, Doctor excusals, etc. •.File date of motion(s) before the court: 2. Subject matter of motion(s):. 3. Because it is an attorney driven system, if one or both attorneys want to push a case and set dates for completion of discovery or for trial, they can do it. You can file a Motion for continuance if you have good cause that prevents you from attending court. Please refer to Local Rule 4.20 (PDF). If you wish to request a change in the court date, submit your request in writing to the District Court where your trial or hearing will be heard. Best to file this in writing with the clerk of the court AND send a copy to the other side. (1) The date on which the need for the continuance arose;.