Tolleson, AZ · Maricopa County
Motion in Criminal Case
This motion form lets a defendant ask Tolleson City Court for action in a criminal case and provide reasons for the request.
What this form is
A defendant uses this form to ask Tolleson City Court to take a requested action in a criminal case and explain the reasons. The form asks for the case number, the defendant’s request, reasons, contact information, and signature and date; it also includes spaces for the State’s response and the court’s order. Motions must be filed at least 10 days before a scheduled court date, and filing does not excuse attendance.
Who needs it
A defendant in a Tolleson City Court criminal case who wants to request action from the court may use this motion form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document 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 Form
Download the Motion in Criminal Case form.
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Complete The Motion
Enter the case number, requested court action, reasons, contact information, and signature and date.
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Gather Attachments
The form does not identify any required attachments.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Motion in Criminal Case?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Motion in Criminal Case?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- When must I file the motion?
- The form states that motions must be filed at least 10 days before any scheduled court date.
- Does filing a motion excuse me from my court date?
- No. The form says filing a motion does not excuse you from your court date and warns that failure to appear may result in a warrant or the case proceeding in your absence.
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