What does this motion ask the court to do?

It asks the court to set aside a default judgment in a civil infraction case. The form also addresses whether a hearing on the complaint should take place.

What should I include with the motion?

The form asks for a separate sheet explaining the reasons for nonappearance and a cash bond equal to the fine and costs due as specified in the default judgment.

Do I need a notary for this civil infraction motion?

No. The document has a defendant signature and date line, but no notary block; it calls for a separate explanation sheet and cash bond, if applicable.

How do I submit this motion?

Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details. The form itself does not list submission contact information.

St. Joseph County, MI · St. Joseph County

No notary required

Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment and Order, Civil Infraction

This court form lets a defendant ask to set aside a default judgment and order in a Michigan civil infraction case.

At a glance

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

Original source unavailable. Use the archived PDF.

$First page of the Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment and Order, Civil Infraction$

What this form is

A defendant uses this motion to ask the court to set aside a default judgment in a civil infraction case. The form includes statements about the timing of the motion, reasons for missing the hearing, and a defense or explanation to the complaint. It also calls for a cash bond equal to the fine and costs due as specified in the default judgment.

Who needs it

A defendant seeking to set aside a default judgment in a civil infraction case can use this motion to present the request to the court.

How to submit it

Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer attaches a separate sheet explaining the reasons for nonappearance and a cash bond, if applicable.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment and Order for a civil infraction case.
2
Complete the Motion
Fill in the case and infraction information and explain your reasons for missing the hearing and your defense or explanation.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach a separate sheet explaining the reasons for nonappearance and the cash bond specified by the form.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the motion to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does this motion ask the court to do?: It asks the court to set aside a default judgment in a civil infraction case. The form also addresses whether a hearing on the complaint should take place.
What should I include with the motion?: The form asks for a separate sheet explaining the reasons for nonappearance and a cash bond equal to the fine and costs due as specified in the default judgment.
Do I need a notary for this civil infraction motion?: No. The document has a defendant signature and date line, but no notary block; it calls for a separate explanation sheet and cash bond, if applicable.
How do I submit this motion?: Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details. The form itself does not list submission contact information.

Need something notarized?

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