Get CA RI-FL004 2011-2023

The jurisdiction for Riverside is Riverside County Superior Court.

A “motion for a continuance” is a request asking the judge to make an order changing your hearing date. If the judge grants your motion, your court date will be postponed to a later time. For most requests for continuances, you must provide the judge with a suitable reason (“good cause”) for postponing your court date.

(4) In order to obtain a continuance, written notice with supporting documents must be filed and served on all parties at least two court days before the date set for hearing, unless the court finds good cause for hearing an oral motion.

If you are representing yourself, you may use eFiling through a selected Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP) to submit an ex parte application. You may also bring the paperwork to the clerk's office for processing. All ex parte hearings will be set in the department assigned for all purposes.

A Petition, Declaration, and Order for Return of Property may be filed by any person whose property has been seized as a result of a search warrant or an arrest. The owner of the property may petition the court for return of their property whether or not a case has been filed with the court.

A party seeking to continue a law and motion hearing, must submit either a written stipulation signed by all parties, or a declaration from counsel for the moving party, signed under penalty of perjury, informing the court that all parties have been notified and agree to have the motion continued.

A party seeking a continuance of the date set for trial, whether contested or uncontested or stipulated to by the parties, must make the request for a continuance by a noticed motion or an ex parte application under the rules in chapter 4 of this division, with supporting declarations.

Significant, Unanticipated Change in Case Status Constitutes Good Cause for Continuance. The circumstances that may indicate good cause for a continuance include a significant, unanticipated change in the status of the case as a result of which the case is not ready for trial ( Cal. Rules of Ct., Rule 3.1332(c)(7)).