Fountain Hills, AZ · Maricopa County
Motion / Pedimento
This fillable motion form lets defendants, attorneys, the State, or other requestors ask Fountain Hills Municipal Court for a ruling.
What this form is
Use this form to request a court action, such as a continuance, warrant quash, default set-aside, change to a program or confinement order, fine or fee relief, dismissal, or another action. Complete it with the requested information and reasons, then file it with the Court. For a criminal case, the instructions also require sending a copy to the Prosecutor’s Office; the motion is not granted until ordered by the judge.
Who needs it
Defendants, attorneys of record, the State, or other requestors seeking a court ruling in a Fountain Hills Municipal Court case can use this form.
How to submit it
Email the completed motion as a Word or PDF attachment to [email protected], mail it to Fountain Hills Municipal Court, 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, or deliver it in person or to the Town Hall drop box. For criminal cases, email a copy to [email protected].
About notarization
No notary is required; sign and date the motion, except the signature is not required when filing by email.
How to submit this form
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Download The Motion Form
Download the Motion / Pedimento PDF and type in all necessary information.
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Complete The Form
Select the requested court action, explain your reasons, and provide the requested contact and case information.
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Gather Any Required Copy
If filing in a criminal case, prepare a copy of the motion for the Prosecutor’s Office.
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Submit To The Court
Email the form as a Word or PDF attachment, mail it, or deliver it in person or to the Town Hall drop box.
Frequently asked questions
- What can I request with the Motion / Pedimento?
- The form lists requests including a continuance, warrant quash, default set-aside, change to a program or confinement order, fine or fee relief, dismissal, or another action.
- Do I need a notary for the Motion / Pedimento?
- No. Sign and date the motion, except the form says a signature is not required if you file it by email.
- How do I submit the Motion / Pedimento?
- Email the completed form as a Word or PDF attachment, mail it to Fountain Hills Municipal Court, or deliver it in person or to the Town Hall drop box. For a criminal case, also send a copy to the Prosecutor’s Office.
- What happens after I file the motion?
- The instructions say processing takes about 5–6 working days, but the judge may wait until your court date to rule. The Court returns the ruling by email or mail.
Need something notarized?
This Motion / Pedimento doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fountain Hills form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.