Kalispell, MT · Flathead County
Motion and Order to Continue
Kalispell Municipal Court defendants use this form to request a continuance and provide a reason for needing more time or being unavailable for trial.
What this form is
This form lets a defendant ask Kalispell Municipal Court to continue a trial and provide a reason, such as needing time to find an attorney, reinstate a driver’s license, or explore settlement. It also records whether the City Attorney’s Office opposes the motion and includes the court’s decision and rescheduled date. Filing the motion does not change the court date unless the court grants the request.
Who needs it
A defendant in Kalispell Municipal Court who wants to request a trial continuance and state a reason for the request.
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 document is signed without a notary; the defendant signs and dates the motion, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Motion and Order to Continue PDF.
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Complete The Motion
Enter the case and defendant information, select or describe the reason for the request, and complete the requested statements and date.
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Check The Form
The document does not list any required attachments. Review the completed motion before submitting it.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Motion and Order to Continue?
- No. The defendant signs and dates this motion without a notary. The document does not identify a sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Motion and Order to Continue?
- The form does not state a filing method. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
- What reasons can I give for requesting a continuance?
- The form lists needing time to apply for a court-appointed attorney, retain an attorney, reinstate a driver’s license, or explore settlement. It also provides space for other reasons or unavailability for trial.
- Does filing this motion change my court date?
- No. The form says filing the motion does not alter the court date. You must appear as previously ordered unless the court grants the request.
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