Alvarado, TX · Johnson County
Defendant’s Motion for Continuance
This form lets a defendant in Alvarado Municipal Court ask the court to continue a scheduled setting and explain the reason for the request.
What this form is
A defendant uses this motion to ask Alvarado Municipal Court to continue the current setting in a case. The form asks for the cause number, offense, scheduled setting, reason for the request, submission date and time, and the defendant’s contact details and signature. It asks for written proof of a medical condition or appointment, or of travel plans made before receiving the court setting, when those are the reasons.
Who needs it
A defendant with a case setting in Alvarado Municipal Court who wants the court to consider continuing that setting needs this form.
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 document is signed without a notary; the defendant signs and dates the motion, and the form does not request a sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Defendant’s Motion for Continuance PDF.
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Complete the Motion
Enter the case and setting details, explain the reason for the request, provide contact information, and sign and date the form.
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Gather Written Proof
Attach written proof if requesting a continuance for a medical condition or appointment, or for travel plans made before receiving the court setting.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed motion to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Defendant’s Motion for Continuance do?
- It lets a defendant ask Alvarado Municipal Court to continue the current setting in a case and state the reason for the request.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for the cause number, offense, current setting, reason for the request, submission date and time, and the defendant’s signature and contact details.
- Do I need a notary for the Defendant’s Motion for Continuance?
- No. The defendant signs and dates the motion without a notary. Written proof is requested for medical reasons or travel plans made before receiving the court setting.
- How do I submit the Defendant’s Motion for Continuance?
- The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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