Brookside Village, TX · Brazoria County
Defendant’s Motion for Continuance
This one-page motion lets a defendant ask Brookside Village Municipal Court to postpone a case setting and explain the specific reason for the request.
- 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 form collects the defendant’s name and contact details, citation or cause number, current or most recent setting date, and specific reason for requesting a continuance. The defendant signs it under oath, and the court section lets the judge mark the motion granted or denied and enter the date. Use it to ask the Brookside Village Municipal Court to continue a case; the form does not guarantee approval.
Who needs it
A defendant with a Brookside Village Municipal Court case who wants to request a continuance and provide the reason for the request needs this form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Defendant’s Motion for Continuance from the Brookside Village Municipal Court.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter your details, citation or cause number, current or most recent setting date, and specific reason for requesting a continuance.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the motion and swear that the information is true while meeting with the notary by video.
- 5
Submit It to the City
Send the completed motion to the Brookside Village Municipal Court and check with the city about submission procedures.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brookside Village. 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 get this motion notarized online?
- Complete the form, book an online notarization, and sign while meeting with a commissioned online notary by video. The notary administers the oath and completes the jurat.
- Do I need to sign the motion in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the defendant appeared before a notary and swore the information is true. Sign and take the oath during the notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. Confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept an online-notarized motion.
- Does filing this motion mean my continuance is approved?
- No. The form includes an order for the judge to mark the motion granted or denied and enter a date. It does not promise approval.