Mesa, AZ · Maricopa County
Motion to Continue
This form lets a defendant ask Mesa Municipal Court to continue a case by explaining the request and providing contact and case information.
What this form is
A defendant uses this form to ask Mesa Municipal Court to continue a case and explain what they want the judge to order. It asks for case and party details, contact information, representation status, the reason for the request, and the defendant’s signature and date. The instructions say to file the original with the court and keep a copy.
Who needs it
A defendant who wants to ask Mesa Municipal Court to continue a case needs to complete and file this motion.
How to submit it
File the original in person or by mail with Mesa Municipal Court at 250 E. 1st Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85210, email it to [email protected], or use the court’s email form linked in the instructions.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the instructions mention no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Motion to Continue and its filing instructions.
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Complete The Motion
Provide the requested case and contact details, explain your request, then sign and date the motion.
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Keep A Copy
Make a copy for your records before filing the original.
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Submit To The Court
File in person or by mail, email the motion, or use the court’s email form linked in the instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for a Motion to Continue?
- No. The form asks the defendant to sign and date it, and the instructions do not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit a Motion to Continue?
- File the original in person or by mail with Mesa Municipal Court, email it to [email protected], or use the court’s email form linked in the instructions. Keep a copy for your records.
- What information does the motion ask for?
- It asks for case and party details, contact information, representation status, an explanation of what you want the judge to order, and your signature and date.
- How will I receive the court’s response?
- The instructions say the response will be sent by the method used to submit the motion. A ruling may take 7 to 10 business days to process.
Need something notarized?
This Motion to Continue doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mesa form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.