MOTION. Fill out 2a if you are asking for more time to meet a deadline. Fill out 2b if you are asking to continue.The first thing you will need to request a continuance is a valid reason. Names of the forms: • Motion to Continue or Extend Time. To change a court date, you must get a judge's permission. Download and complete Motion and Notice forms from the Illinois Office of the Courts. I RESPECTFULLY REQUEST that the Court grant my Request for Continuance. I ALSO REQUEST that the Court award any other relief it considers fair and proper. You fill out and file Small Claims form SC150. Look at the California Judicial Council forms and scroll down to Form SC - 150 (Request to Postpone Trial).