Burlington, WA · Skagit County
Motion for Continuance, Order on Motion and Notice of Hearing
This court form lets a plaintiff or defendant request a continuance of a hearing in a Skagit County District or Municipal Court case.
What this form is
Use this form to ask the court to continue a hearing, such as a readiness hearing or trial. It includes sections for the moving party to explain the request, indicate whether the opposing party consents, and provide proposed hearing dates and times. The court can record its decision and continued hearing details on the same form.
Who needs it
A plaintiff or defendant in a Skagit County District or Municipal Court case may use this form to request more time before a hearing.
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 document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Motion for Continuance, Order on Motion and Notice of Hearing.
- 2
Complete the Request
Fill in the case and party information, the reason for the request, and proposed hearing dates and times.
- 3
Get the Required Signatures
Complete the applicable signature sections, including the defendant's signature for an agreement of the parties.
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Submit the Form
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Motion for Continuance form used for?
- A plaintiff or defendant uses it to ask the court to continue a hearing. The form includes space for the reason, opposing party's position, and proposed hearing dates and times.
- Who can use this continuance form?
- The form identifies the plaintiff and defendant as parties who may move for a continuance in a Skagit County District or Municipal Court case.
- Do I need a notary for the Motion for Continuance?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Motion for Continuance?
- The document does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.