Nogales, AZ · Santa Cruz County
Motion to Continue
This form lets a defendant representing themselves ask the Nogales Municipal Court to continue a hearing and explain the reasons for the request.
What this form is
A defendant representing themselves can use this form to ask the Nogales Municipal Court to continue a scheduled hearing. It asks for the defendant’s contact information, case number, hearing date, reasons for the request, and the earliest date the defendant can attend a new hearing. It also includes a section to record how and when a copy was delivered to the City Attorney’s Office.
Who needs it
A defendant representing themselves who wants to ask the Nogales Municipal Court to continue a hearing can complete this form.
How to submit it
The form directs you to mail, email, or hand deliver a copy to the City Attorney’s Office; it does not provide that office’s contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the defendant signs and dates the request and signs the statement recording delivery to the City Attorney’s Office.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Motion to Continue PDF.
- 2
Complete The Request
Enter your contact information, case number, hearing date, reasons for the request, and the date you can attend a new hearing.
- 3
Record Delivery
Complete the section recording when and how you mailed, emailed, or hand delivered a copy to the City Attorney’s Office.
- 4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the request and sign the delivery statement.
- 5
Deliver The Copy
Mail, email, or hand deliver a copy to the City Attorney’s Office.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Motion to Continue used for?
- A defendant representing themselves uses it to ask the Nogales Municipal Court to continue a hearing, explain the reasons, and provide a date they can attend.
- How do I submit the Motion to Continue?
- The form says to mail, email, or hand deliver a copy to the City Attorney’s Office. It does not list that office’s address or email.
- Do I need a notary for the Motion to Continue?
- No. The defendant signs and dates the request and signs the delivery statement; the form does not require notarization.