A Virginia Order For Continuance (VOC) is a court order that delays the trial of a case until a later date. It is typically used when more time is needed to prepare a case or when a witness is unavailable for the scheduled trial date. There are two types of Virginia Order For Continuance: the ex parte VOC and the joint VOC. An ex parte VOC is granted by the court without the consent of the opposing party and may be granted for good cause. A joint VOC is granted with the consent of both parties and is typically used when both parties agree that a continuance is necessary.