Rule 15 - Continuances 1. Any party may, for good cause, move the court for an order continuing the day set for trial of a criminal case.This Motion can be used to request the court to postpone any hearing or trial. These rules govern all criminal actions in the district courts of the State of Nevada. The purpose of these criminal rules is to provide uniformity in practice. Any motion requesting as much must state why such witness or evidence is material and what due diligence was exercised for the procurement of this evidence. Shall file with the Clerk of Court all stipulations for continuance of trial date. (13) matters of trial or courtroom procedure. Best to file this in writing with the clerk of the court AND send a copy to the other side. Parties involved in the trial can dismiss potential jurors either "for cause" or through a "peremptory challenge" without a reason.