Oxford, MS · Lafayette County
Combined Motion for Interpreter
This combined motion asks the Oxford Municipal Court to appoint a qualified interpreter for a defendant with limited English proficiency; an attorney or the defendant completes the applicable version.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The three-page form contains an English motion for an attorney to request an interpreter and a Spanish motion for a defendant to request one. The applicable signer swears to the request before the notary, then the motion can be presented to the Oxford Municipal Court for the case identified on the form.
Who needs it
An attorney representing a defendant with limited English proficiency, or a defendant completing the Spanish version, may use this form to request an interpreter.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat; the attorney signs the English motion or the defendant signs the Spanish motion before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the combined motion for interpreter from the City of Oxford website.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Version
Use the English attorney motion or Spanish defendant motion and enter the case details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign Under Oath on Video
Sign the applicable motion during the notarial session; do not sign it beforehand.
- 5
Submit to the City
Present the completed motion to the Oxford Municipal Court for the case.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oxford. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the combined motion for interpreter?
- Choose the English attorney motion or Spanish defendant motion, fill in the case details, and sign the applicable request under oath before a notary. Submit it to the Oxford Municipal Court.
- Do I need to sign this motion before a notary?
- Yes. The form says the motion is sworn to and subscribed before a notary. The attorney signs the English version, while the defendant signs the Spanish version.
- Can I use an online notary for this Oxford court form?
- Mississippi does not authorize its own notaries to notarize remotely, but it recognizes qualifying acts by out-of-state notaries. A commissioned online notary may be an option; confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.