Pasco, WA · Franklin County
Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment
This form lets a defendant ask the Pasco Municipal Court to set aside a default judgment after failing to respond to a citation or appear for a hearing.
What this form is
A defendant uses this form to ask the Pasco Municipal Court to set aside a default order after failing to respond to a citation or appear at a scheduled hearing. The form asks for the citation number, citation date, reason for the failure, and the defendant’s preferred next step if the request is granted. It directs the signer to complete and return the form within 14 days of receiving it.
Who needs it
A defendant who received a citation and failed to respond or appear at the scheduled hearing may use this form to request that the default be set aside.
How to submit it
Complete and return the form to the Municipal Court within 14 days of receiving it. The document does not provide a submission address or method.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the citation information, explain why you failed to respond or appear, and select a requested next step if the motion is granted.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach a second page if needed. If requesting a decision on a written statement, submit that statement on a separate form.
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Return The Form
Return the completed form to the Municipal Court within 14 days of receiving it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment do?
- It lets a defendant ask the Pasco Municipal Court to set aside a default order after failing to respond to a citation or appear at a scheduled hearing.
- How do I submit the Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment?
- Complete and return the form to the Municipal Court within 14 days of receiving it. The document does not give an address or submission method.
- Do I need a notary for the Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment?
- No. The form is signed without a notary; the signer certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- What if I need more space to explain why I did not respond or appear?
- The form says to attach a second page if needed. If you ask the judge to decide based on a written statement, that statement must be submitted on a separate form.
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This Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Pasco form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.