An Illinois Motion to Continue Letter approved is a document that allows a party in a case to formally request an extension of a hearing or trial due to extenuating circumstances. It is important to note that this document must be submitted to the court in advance of the hearing or trial in order to be approved. The two main types of Illinois Motion to Continue Letters approved are (1) a Motion to Continue for Good Cause, and (2) a Motion to Continue for Lack of Notice. A Motion to Continue for Good Cause is a request to postpone a hearing or trial due to circumstances beyond the party's control. Examples of good cause include illness, unexpected business circumstances, or the inability to obtain necessary witnesses or documents. A Motion to Continue for Lack of Notice is a request to postpone a hearing or trial due to the party not being provided with adequate notice of the hearing or trial. The party must provide supporting evidence to demonstrate that they were not properly notified of the hearing or trial. In both types of motions, if approved, the court will issue a new trial date or hearing date.