How To Commence A Special Proceeding ; 4. Order to Show Cause in a Special Proceeding.For multiple jury selections and trials, all parties must be present for the entire jury selection. Generally, the trial scheduled earlier in the week will. JURY TRIAL GUIDELINES FOR DIVISION A. These are guidelines for jury trials in Division A. Adherence will expedite the trial and reduce objections. This procedural guide covers generally applicable rules of motion practice in the Nassau County Supreme Court. A Family Court window will remain open in the Courthouse where a Clerk will give the litigant forms to fill out and then return to the Clerk. Continuance of Trial. If an Order Setting Non-Jury trial has been entered and one party requests a continuance, and the continuance is granted, the party. A "motion for a continuance" is a request asking the judge to make an order changing your hearing date.