Ellis County, TX · Ellis County
Request for Time Served
Defendants use this written motion to ask Ellis County Justice Court Precinct 4 to consider time served as an alternative to paying fines and court costs.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Ellis County · Ellis County, Ellis County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- elliscountytx.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This motion asks the court to consider time served as an alternative to paying fines and court costs for a traffic or other Class C misdemeanor conviction. The defendant must have entered a guilty or no-contest plea, or have a finding of guilt, in the pending case. The motion requests evidence of incarceration and includes spaces for case, contact, plea, and signature information.
Who needs it
A defendant with a pending case and a guilty or no-contest plea or finding of guilt may submit this written request for the judge’s consideration.
How to submit it
Submit the written request by mail or in person to Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, 301 N. 8th Street, Midlothian, TX 76065; include evidence of time served.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the defendant should include evidence of incarceration, such as a book-in and book-out sheet.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Motion
Download the Request for Time Served motion for Ellis County Justice Court Precinct 4.
- 2
Complete the Request
Enter the cause number and defendant information, then complete and sign the motion.
- 3
Gather Evidence
Include evidence of time served, such as a book-in and book-out sheet.
- 4
Submit to the Court
Mail or deliver the written request to Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 in Midlothian.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Request for Time Served do?
- It asks the court to consider time served as an alternative to paying fines and court costs for a traffic or other Class C misdemeanor conviction.
- Who can request time served?
- A defendant must have a guilty or no-contest plea, or a finding of guilt, in the case pending before the court. The judge must approve the request.
- How do I submit the Request for Time Served?
- Submit the written motion by mail or in person to Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, 301 N. 8th Street, Midlothian, TX 76065. Include evidence of incarceration.
- Do I need a notary for the Request for Time Served?
- No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. Include evidence of incarceration, such as a book-in and book-out sheet.