Do I need a notary for the Defendant's Motion for Time Served Credit?

No. The motion is signed and dated without a notary; include proof of incarceration showing the dates and a photo ID.

How do I submit the motion?

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

What proof must I provide?

The form requires proof of incarceration from a jail or prison that includes the dates you were incarcerated. It also says to submit a photo ID with the motion.

What plea must I enter for the request to be considered?

The form says you must enter a plea of no contest or guilty for the request to be considered. It warns that either plea results in a conviction.

Canyon, TX · Randall County

No notary required

Defendant's Motion for Time Served Credit

This motion lets an incarcerated defendant request credit for time served and submit the plea, incarceration details, and supporting proof to Canyon Municipal Court.

What this form is

An incarcerated defendant can use this motion to request credit for time served in connection with listed charges. The document says a plea of no contest or guilty is required for the request to be considered and warns that either plea results in a conviction. It asks for charge and case details, incarceration dates and location, a plea selection, and the defendant’s signature and date; proof of incarceration and photo ID must be submitted.

Who needs it

A defendant seeking time-served credit for charges in Canyon Municipal Court should complete this motion and provide the required supporting documents.

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 and dated without a notary; attach proof of incarceration showing the dates and a photo ID.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Motion
Download the Defendant's Motion for Time Served Credit PDF.
2
Complete The Motion
Enter the requested case, charge, defendant, and incarceration details, select a plea, and sign and date the motion.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Get proof of incarceration from the jail or prison showing the dates, and include a photo ID.
4
Submit The Motion
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Defendant's Motion for Time Served Credit?: No. The motion is signed and dated without a notary; include proof of incarceration showing the dates and a photo ID.
How do I submit the motion?: The document does not provide a submission address or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What proof must I provide?: The form requires proof of incarceration from a jail or prison that includes the dates you were incarcerated. It also says to submit a photo ID with the motion.
What plea must I enter for the request to be considered?: The form says you must enter a plea of no contest or guilty for the request to be considered. It warns that either plea results in a conviction.

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This Defendant's Motion for Time Served Credit doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.