Richland Hills, TX · Tarrant County
Request for Court Date Reset
This form lets a defendant who cannot attend an initial court date request a reset from Richland Hills Municipal Court.
What this form is
A defendant uses this form to request a new court date when unable to appear on the initial date. The request must reach the court 24 hours before the initial court date; the form states that one reset is allowed and additional requests will be denied unless a cash bond is posted. It asks for the defendant’s signature, date, address, and phone number.
Who needs it
A defendant who cannot appear on an initial court date and wants to request a reset from Richland Hills Municipal Court needs this form.
How to submit it
Email the form to [email protected], or return it to Richland Hills Municipal Court, 3200 Diana Drive, Richland Hills, TX 76118. The form says to follow up with the court to ensure it was received.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Request for Court Date Reset PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter your name, address, and phone number, then sign and date the request.
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Check Your Information
The form lists no required attachments. Keep a copy for your records.
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Submit To The Court
Email the form to [email protected] or return it to the Municipal Court address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Request for Court Date Reset?
- No. The form has a defendant signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the court date reset request?
- Email the completed form to [email protected] or return it to Richland Hills Municipal Court at 3200 Diana Drive, Richland Hills, TX 76118. Follow up with the court to confirm receipt.
- When must the court receive my request?
- The form says the court must receive the request 24 hours before the initial court date.
- How many resets does the form allow?
- The form says a defendant is eligible for one reset. It says additional requests will be denied unless a cash bond is posted.
Need something notarized?
This Request for Court Date Reset doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.