Surprise, AZ · Maricopa County
Application to Set Aside Judgment
Defendants use this Surprise City Court application to request that a judgment of guilt be set aside and a Certificate of Second Chance be issued.
What this form is
This court application asks the Surprise City Court to set aside a judgment of guilt, dismiss charges, and release the defendant from specified consequences of the conviction; it also requests a Certificate of Second Chance. The applicant provides case and complaint numbers, date of birth, reasons for the request, current contact details, and a signature, and states that sentence conditions, court payments, and probation are complete.
Who needs it
A defendant seeking to set aside a judgment of guilt and request a Certificate of Second Chance from the Surprise City Court may use this application.
How to submit it
The form identifies Surprise City Court at 16081 N. Civic Center Plaza, Ste. 105, Surprise, Arizona 85374; it does not state a filing method, so check the city website for current submission details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application to Set Aside Judgment PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the case details, reasons for the request, current contact information, and defendant's signature and date.
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Gather Supporting Materials
The form does not list required attachments; gather any materials you plan to provide with your request.
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Submit To The City Court
The form lists Surprise City Court's address but no filing method. Check the city website for current submission details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Application to Set Aside Judgment request?
- It asks the Surprise City Court to set aside a judgment of guilt, dismiss the charges, and consider issuing a Certificate of Second Chance.
- Who can use this application?
- A defendant may use it to request that the court set aside a judgment of guilt. The form states that the defendant has fulfilled sentence conditions, paid court monies owed, and completed any probation.
- Do I need a notary for the Application to Set Aside Judgment?
- No. The application calls for the defendant's signature and date, not notarization; it does not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Application to Set Aside Judgment?
- The form lists Surprise City Court at 16081 N. Civic Center Plaza, Ste. 105, Surprise, Arizona 85374, but does not specify a filing method. Check the city website for current submission details.
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