What does the Motion for Review of Sentence request?

It asks the judge to review the defendant’s sentence and stay execution of the next jail segment.

What information and attachments does the motion ask for?

The defendant provides the next scheduled jail-segment date, reasons for requesting a stay, their name and contact details, and letters from people concerned about them.

Do I need a notary for the Motion for Review of Sentence?

No. The motion has no notary block. It asks the defendant to date the form and file supporting letters.

How do I submit the Motion for Review of Sentence?

Submit it to the county office named on the form and check the county website for current contact details. The form also directs the defendant to personally give a copy to their probation agent.

Blue Earth County, MN · Blue Earth County

No notary required

Motion for Review of Sentence

This motion lets a defendant ask a judge to review a sentence and stay execution of an upcoming jail segment.

At a glance

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

What this form is

A defendant uses this motion to ask the judge to review a sentence and stay execution of the next jail segment. The form says the defendant believes the jail time should be stayed because they have been alcohol and drug free since sentencing, and asks them to describe steps taken to remain so. It also says to file letters of support and personally give a copy to the probation agent.

Who needs it

A defendant scheduled to begin another jail segment who wants to ask the judge to review the sentence may use this motion.

How to submit it

Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details. The form says to personally give a copy to your probation agent.

About notarization

This motion is completed without a notary; the form asks the defendant to date it, provide their name and contact details, and file supporting letters.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Motion
Download the Motion for Review of Sentence.
2
Complete the Motion
Provide the next jail-segment date, your reasons for requesting a stay, and your name and contact details.
3
Gather Supporting Letters
File letters from people concerned about you, such as sponsors, counselors, family, friends, clergy, or an employer or coworkers.
4
Submit the Motion
Submit it to the county office named on the form and personally give a copy to your probation agent.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Motion for Review of Sentence request?: It asks the judge to review the defendant’s sentence and stay execution of the next jail segment.
What information and attachments does the motion ask for?: The defendant provides the next scheduled jail-segment date, reasons for requesting a stay, their name and contact details, and letters from people concerned about them.
Do I need a notary for the Motion for Review of Sentence?: No. The motion has no notary block. It asks the defendant to date the form and file supporting letters.
How do I submit the Motion for Review of Sentence?: Submit it to the county office named on the form and check the county website for current contact details. The form also directs the defendant to personally give a copy to their probation agent.

Need something notarized?

This Motion for Review of Sentence doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Blue Earth County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.