"Your honor, I am ______. I am the defendant (or the plaintiff) in this case.The first thing you will need to request a continuance is a valid reason. The case is presently calendared for trial on __________________. The case will be ready for trial or disposition on _____________. All requests for a continuance beyond 90 days from the first calendar date before a judge shall be made in a paper writing in the form of a letter or motion. A "motion for a continuance" is a request asking the judge to make an order changing your hearing date. A "motion for a continuance" is a request asking the judge to make an order changing your hearing date. Q: How should I handle a pre-trial motion for a continuance? A Motion for Continuance is a formal request made to a court seeking a delay or postponement of a court hearing or trial.
