What does this motion do?

It asks the court to set aside a default judgment in a civil infraction case. The defendant provides reasons for missing a response or hearing and a defense or explanation.

What information and attachments does the form ask for?

The form asks for case and infraction details, reasons for the missed response or hearing, and a defense or explanation. It refers to attaching a cash bond equal to the fine and costs specified in the default judgment.

Do I need a notary for this motion?

No. The motion calls for the defendant’s signature and date, not notarization. It refers to an attached cash bond and a separate explanation, but does not describe either as sworn.

Jackson County, MI · Jackson County

No notary required

Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment and Order

Defendants use this civil infraction form to ask the court to set aside a default judgment and explain why they did not respond or appear.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Jackson County · Jackson County, Jackson County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: mijackson.org
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This form lets a defendant ask the court to set aside a default judgment in a civil infraction case. It asks for the infraction and case details, reasons for missing a response or hearing, and a defense or explanation; it also refers to an attached cash bond. The form states that the motion is made within 14 days after the court sent notice of the default judgment.

Who needs it

A defendant in a civil infraction case who wants to ask the court to set aside a default judgment can complete this motion.

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 motion is signed and dated without a notary; attach the cash bond and any separate explanation, neither of which is described as sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment and Order for a civil infraction.
2
Complete the Motion
Enter the case and infraction details, explain why you did not respond or appear, and provide your defense or explanation.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach the cash bond specified in the form and use a separate sheet or the back of the form for your explanation if needed.
4
Submit to the Court
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does this motion do?: It asks the court to set aside a default judgment in a civil infraction case. The defendant provides reasons for missing a response or hearing and a defense or explanation.
What information and attachments does the form ask for?: The form asks for case and infraction details, reasons for the missed response or hearing, and a defense or explanation. It refers to attaching a cash bond equal to the fine and costs specified in the default judgment.
Do I need a notary for this motion?: No. The motion calls for the defendant’s signature and date, not notarization. It refers to an attached cash bond and a separate explanation, but does not describe either as sworn.
How do I submit this motion?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment and Order doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.