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Motion to Continue (Reschedule) or Extend Time

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective September 1, 2025

This form is used to ask the court to either give you more time to meet a deadline or to reschedule a court date. It asks you to explain why you need the change and provides sections to fill out case details and proof of delivery.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a person needs to ask the judge for an extension on a deadline, like filing an Answer, or when they need to change the date of a court hearing or trial.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form can be filled out by either the Plaintiff/Petitioner or the Defendant/Respondent, or both parties. You must check which role you are in.
What does the form require if I am rescheduling a date?
If you are rescheduling a date, you must check the type of court date and explain your reason. If you are missing evidence or a witness, you must attach a Statement of Missing Evidence or Witness form.
What is the Proof of Delivery section for?
This section tells the judge how and when you plan to send copies of your documents to the other people involved in the case.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2025.

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