Fate, TX · Rockwall County
Motion for Continuance
Fate Municipal Court defendants use this form to ask the court to reschedule a hearing in their case.
What this form is
A defendant uses this motion to ask Fate Municipal Court of Record to reschedule a hearing. The form asks for the citation number, defendant’s name, hearing date and time, whether it is a first, second, or third motion, and the reasons for the request. It also requests contact information, a signature, and the request date; the form asks defendants to attach paperwork proof.
Who needs it
A defendant with a hearing in Fate Municipal Court who wants to ask the judge to reschedule it may use 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 motion is signed without a notary; the defendant signs and dates the request and may attach paperwork proof supporting the request.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Motion for Continuance PDF.
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Complete the Request
Enter the citation number, defendant and hearing details, motion number, reasons, contact information, and request date.
- 3
Gather Supporting Paperwork
Attach any paperwork proof supporting the request, as directed on the form.
- 4
Submit to the City
Submit the form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Motion for Continuance used for?
- A defendant uses it to ask Fate Municipal Court of Record to reschedule a hearing in the case.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for the citation number, defendant’s name, hearing date and time, motion number, reasons, contact details, signature, and request date. It also asks for supporting paperwork proof.
- Do I need a notary for the Motion for Continuance?
- No. The defendant signs and dates this motion without a notary; paperwork proof may be attached to support the request.
- How do I submit the Motion for Continuance?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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