Cedar Grove, MT · Essex County
Plea By Mail
Defendants use this form to enter a not-guilty or guilty plea by mail for eligible Municipal Court traffic or non-traffic cases.
What this form is
This form lets a defendant enter a plea by mail for one charge in certain traffic cases or plead guilty in certain non-traffic cases. Complete and return it to the Municipal Court by the date on the court notice or complaint/ticket, or you may have to appear at your scheduled hearing. It asks for your contact information, plea, facts, and signed certification.
Who needs it
A defendant with an eligible charge who wants to plead by mail should complete one form for each charge.
How to submit it
Complete all sections and return the form to the Municipal Court by the date listed on your Municipal Court notice or complaint/ticket.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the defendant signs and dates the certification, and any additional sheets must also be dated and signed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Plea By Mail PDF.
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Complete The Form
Fill in all sections, including your contact information, plea, and any facts for the judge to consider.
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Gather Additional Sheets
If you need extra sheets, date and sign each one.
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Return It To The Court
Return the completed form to the Municipal Court by the date on your notice or complaint/ticket.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Plea By Mail form?
- No. The form has no notary requirement; the defendant signs and dates the certification. Any additional sheets must also be dated and signed.
- How do I submit the Plea By Mail form?
- Complete all sections and return it to the Municipal Court by the date listed on your Municipal Court notice or complaint/ticket.
- Can I use this form for any charge?
- No. It covers one charge per form and is limited to certain traffic cases or guilty pleas in certain non-traffic cases. Contact the Municipal Court with eligibility questions.
Need something notarized?
This Plea By Mail doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cedar Grove form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.