Continuances shall be to a specific time and date. Continuances are permitted at the discretion of the judge.If a defendant appears without having given notice of intention to defend, where required, claimant shall be granted a continuance, if requested. e. Complete the fill-in-the-blank Continuance Request form included in this package. The inability of a party to attend a hearing because he received less than 7 days notice will be considered proper cause for continuance of a hearing. Continuance requests must be sought as soon as possible. Continuances are not favored. Continuance requests must be in writing. All continuances must be received at least 2 business days prior to the Trial or Hearing. Administrative Order.