New Jersey Request for Adjournment / Ready Hold is a process wherein a party to a lawsuit may request an adjournment from the court for a specified period of time. This request must be filed with the court prior to the scheduled hearing or trial date. The court may grant the adjournment depending on the nature of the case and the parties' reasons for requesting it. If granted, the adjournment will delay the hearing or trial until a later date. There are two types of New Jersey Request for Adjournment / Ready Hold: Request for Adjournment (RFA) and Ready Hold (RH). A Request for Adjournment (RFA) is a formal request submitted to the court to postpone a hearing or trial. The court reviews the request and decides whether to grant the adjournment. A Ready Hold (RH) is an informal request submitted to the court to delay a hearing or trial. The court reviews the request and decides whether to grant an adjournment.