Table of Contents. Background ....................................................................................................................................1. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Overview....................................................................................2. A.
ISBN 978-1-4435-8304-6 (PDF) Motions allow the parties to ask the court to make temporary decisions on the matters that you have asked the court to decide. Either party can make motions before the court makes a final decision on the matters in your case. An example of a motion is where one party asks the judge for a temporary order concerning where the children will live or how much time they will spend with each parent.
Getting a Pretrial Continuance. To get a pretrial continuance, either the prosecution or the defense must file a motion for a continuance. A motion is a written request to the court. The reasons why a delay is necessary must be fully explained in the motion.A pretrial motion for a continuance may be filed at a defendantâs pretrial hearing.etting a Pretrial Continuance. To get a pretrial continuance, either the prosecution or the defense must file a motion for a continuance. A motion is a written request to the court. The reasons why a delay is necessary must be fully explained in the motion.