The first thing you will need to request a continuance is a valid reason. These are the forms that Clerk's office provides for Circuit Civil cases.Yes, you can request a continuance on the day of court, but the success of your request depends on the judge's approval and the validity of your reason. Good cause must be shown to get a continuance. The judge decides what is good cause. Thirteenth Judicial Circuit - Forms List. Please select the category below to expand and view general forms for those division. A Sample Letter for Motion to Continue is a formal document requesting a court to reschedule a hearing or trial date. The JA will check the court file when a request for a hearing is made to determine whether the motion is in the file. A continuance letter is a formal request to move the court date to a later time.