What does this motion request?

It asks to modify a Magistrate’s Order of Emergency Protection and provides space to explain changes, why the order is unworkable, and why the requested change would not increase risk or endanger a protected person.

Who can complete this motion?

The document identifies the person filing as either the respondent or the protected person and asks that person to provide supporting facts.

Do I need a notary for this motion?

No. The motion has a signature line and does not include a notary block or mention a notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.

How do I submit this motion?

The document does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Irving, TX · Dallas County

No notary required

Motion to Modify Magistrate’s Order of Emergency Protection

This motion lets a respondent or protected person ask to modify a Magistrate’s Order of Emergency Protection and explain the reasons for the request.

What this form is

A respondent or protected person uses this motion to request a change to a Magistrate’s Order of Emergency Protection. It asks for the order’s issue date and judge, changes since issuance, why the original order is unworkable, and why the requested change would not increase risk or endanger a protected person. The signer can also provide other supporting information.

Who needs it

A respondent or protected person seeking to modify a Magistrate’s Order of Emergency Protection can complete this motion.

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 motion is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Motion
Download the Motion to Modify Magistrate’s Order of Emergency Protection PDF.
2
Complete the Motion
Identify yourself and provide the order’s issue date, judge, and facts supporting the requested modification.
3
Review Your Reasons
Explain why the order is unworkable and why the requested change would not increase risk or endanger a protected person.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign the motion and submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does this motion request?: It asks to modify a Magistrate’s Order of Emergency Protection and provides space to explain changes, why the order is unworkable, and why the requested change would not increase risk or endanger a protected person.
Who can complete this motion?: The document identifies the person filing as either the respondent or the protected person and asks that person to provide supporting facts.
Do I need a notary for this motion?: No. The motion has a signature line and does not include a notary block or mention a notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit this motion?: The document does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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