What is the City Court Motion Response for?

It lets a defendant state an objection to a motion filed by the City Prosecutor, explain what they ask the court to do and why, and sign and date the response.

Do I need a notary for the City Court Motion Response?

No. The form calls for the defendant’s signature and date, not notarization. It also asks the signer to record how and when a copy was mailed or hand-delivered to the City Prosecutor.

How do I submit the City Court Motion Response?

The form describes mailing or hand-delivering a copy to the City Prosecutor and asks for the prosecutor’s name and address. It does not say where to file the original, so check the city website for current contact details.

What if I need more space for my response?

The form instructs you to attach a new 8½-by-11-inch paper for items 3 or 4, label the writing with the applicable item number, and not use the back of the form.

Belgrade, MT · Gallatin County

No notary required

City Court Motion Response

A defendant in a Belgrade City Court case uses this form to object to a City Prosecutor’s motion and explain what the court should do.

What this form is

This response form lets a defendant state an objection to a motion filed by the City Prosecutor and explain what they ask the court to do and why. It provides space for the defendant’s name, case number, response, and signature. The form also records how and when a copy was mailed or hand-delivered to the prosecutor.

Who needs it

A defendant in a Belgrade City Court case who wants to object to a motion filed by the City Prosecutor should use this form.

How to submit it

The form says to mail or hand-deliver a copy to the City Prosecutor and provide the prosecutor’s name and address. It does not state where to submit the original; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer also records service of a copy on the City Prosecutor, with no sworn or notarized attachment specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the City Court Motion Response PDF.
2
Complete the Response
Fill in your contact information, case number, requested action, reasons, and signature and date.
3
Attach Extra Pages
If needed, attach a new 8½-by-11-inch page for item 3 or 4; label it with the item number and do not use the form’s back.
4
Provide a Copy to the Prosecutor
Record the date and whether you mailed or hand-delivered a copy to the City Prosecutor, including the prosecutor’s name and address.
5
Check Where to File the Original
The form does not state where to submit the original; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the City Court Motion Response for?: It lets a defendant state an objection to a motion filed by the City Prosecutor, explain what they ask the court to do and why, and sign and date the response.
Do I need a notary for the City Court Motion Response?: No. The form calls for the defendant’s signature and date, not notarization. It also asks the signer to record how and when a copy was mailed or hand-delivered to the City Prosecutor.
How do I submit the City Court Motion Response?: The form describes mailing or hand-delivering a copy to the City Prosecutor and asks for the prosecutor’s name and address. It does not say where to file the original, so check the city website for current contact details.
What if I need more space for my response?: The form instructs you to attach a new 8½-by-11-inch paper for items 3 or 4, label the writing with the applicable item number, and not use the back of the form.

Need something notarized?

This City Court Motion Response doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Belgrade form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.