Flagstaff, AZ · Coconino County
Motion to Continue
Flagstaff Municipal Court defendants or other filers use this form to ask the court to continue a scheduled hearing.
What this form is
File this motion with Flagstaff Municipal Court to request a continuance of a scheduled hearing. The form asks for the defendant’s contact and case information, the hearing name, date and time, the requested number of days, and the reason for the request. The filer declares under penalty of perjury that the statements are true and correct; a continuance is not automatically granted.
Who needs it
A defendant or other filer seeking to ask Flagstaff Municipal Court to continue a scheduled hearing can complete this motion.
How to submit it
Submit the completed motion in person or by mail to Flagstaff Municipal Court, 101 W. Cherry Avenue, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001, or email it to [email protected]. For a criminal case, also submit a copy to the City of Flagstaff Prosecutor’s Office, 211 W. Aspen, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001.
About notarization
No notary is required; the signer declares the statements true and correct under penalty of perjury, then signs and dates the motion.
How to submit this form
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Download the Motion
Download the Motion to Continue PDF from this page.
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Complete the Form
Enter the requested case, hearing, and contact information, and explain the reason for the continuance.
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Sign and Date
Declare that the statements are true and correct under penalty of perjury, then sign and date the motion.
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Submit to the Court
File in person, by mail, or by email with Flagstaff Municipal Court. For a criminal case, also submit a copy to the City Prosecutor’s Office.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Motion to Continue used for?
- It asks Flagstaff Municipal Court to continue a scheduled hearing. The form requests the hearing details, requested number of days, and reason.
- Do I need a notary for the Motion to Continue?
- No. The signer declares the statements true and correct under penalty of perjury, then signs and dates the motion.
- How do I submit the Motion to Continue?
- Submit it in person or by mail to Flagstaff Municipal Court, 101 W. Cherry Avenue, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001, or email it to [email protected]. For a criminal case, also send a copy to the City Prosecutor’s Office.
- Is a court date canceled when I file this motion?
- No. Motions are not automatically granted. The court date remains valid unless you receive a judge’s decision allowing it to be continued.
Need something notarized?
This Motion to Continue doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Flagstaff form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.