Canyon, TX · Randall County
Request for Virtual Court Hearing and Waiver of Personal Appearance
Defendants use this form to request a remote video hearing and waive personal appearance in an eligible Canyon Municipal Court case.
What this form is
The form lets a defendant request a virtual hearing and waive appearing in person for the listed court proceedings. It asks for contact and case information, a signed waiver, language spoken, and a preferred court time. The form says to complete every field, email it with a copy of photo identification, and notes that contested hearings are held in person.
Who needs it
A defendant seeking to resolve an eligible case remotely through a video conference with Canyon Municipal Court needs this form.
How to submit it
Email the completed form and a copy of your photo ID to the Court. The form says the clerk's office will mail your scheduled virtual hearing date and time.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer attaches a photocopy of government-issued identification, with no sworn or notarized attachment mentioned.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Request for Virtual Court Hearing and Waiver of Personal Appearance.
- 2
Complete Every Field
Enter your information and case details. Write “not applicable” or “N/A” for questions that do not apply.
- 3
Gather Your Photo ID
Make a photocopy of government-issued identification to attach to the completed form.
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Email The Court
Email the completed form and photo ID to the Court. The clerk's office will mail your scheduled hearing date and time.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the virtual court hearing request?
- No. Sign and date the form without a notary, and attach a photocopy of government-issued identification.
- How do I submit the virtual court hearing request?
- Email the completed form and a copy of your photo ID to the Court. The form says the clerk's office will mail your hearing date and time.
- What do I need for a virtual hearing?
- The form says you need internet access and a device with a camera and audio. It also instructs you to download the Zoom application before the hearing.
- Are contested hearings held virtually?
- No. The form states that all contested hearings are held in person before Canyon Municipal Court.
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