(CAPTION) DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO CONTINUE Defendant, ______________________, files this motion to continue the hearing currently scheduled for __________________, 20__ at .....(time)....., and as grounds therefore, states as follows: There is currently scheduled before the Court a hearing that I am unable to attend for the following reason(s) and request that the Court reschedule the hearing. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that a copy hereof has been furnished to .....(here insert name or names and addresses used for service)..... by .....(e-mail) (delivery) (U.S. mail)..... on .....(date)...... _________________________ .....(name of party)..... .....(address, e-mail address (if designated), and phone number)..... [If a party is represented by an attorney] _________________________ .....(attorney’s name)...... .....(attorney’s address, e-mail address, and phone number)..... Florida Bar No. ....................
This is an official court form that a defendant uses to formally ask the court to postpone a scheduled hearing (a "continuance"). The defendant must fill in the specific reasons why they cannot attend and request a new date. As with all motions, the party filing it must also complete the "Certificate of Service" at the bottom to certify that they sent a copy to the plaintiff.