LAW LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTER
PROCEDURES: WHAT TO DO WITH THE
PROBATE BLANK MOTION
WHEN YOU HAVE FILLED IT OUT
STEP 1: COPIES AND ENVELOPES.
Make three (3 or *more) copies of the Motion that follows:
1 original copy for
the court
1 photocopy for the
judge
1 or *more photocopies for any
additional interested parties
Make two (2 or *more) copies of the Order that follows the Motion;
Prepare two (2 or *more) self-addressed stamped envelopes; one addressed to you and one
addressed to the other interested parties.
FILE THE ORIGINAL MOTION (without the Order)
with the Clerk of Court and ask to have
all copies stamped as well. These are called “conformed copies” and serve as proof that the
original was filed.
PROCESSING YOUR MOTION.
Give the following to the Judge assigned to your case:
• One (1) conformed copy of the Motion;
• Original plus the copies of the order that you made for yourself and the other interested parties;
• At least* two (2) self-addressed, stamped envelopes. *The number of envelopes to be provided
should be for you and all other interested parties.
MAIL OR DELIVER A COPY
of the Motion as well as a copy of the proposed Order to the
interested parties in your case and keep one (1) copy for your own records.
STEP 2: WAIT TO RECEIVE A NOTICE FROM THE COURT.
Once you have delivered your
Motion and Order, the Judge will sign the original Order and send copies to you and all the
interested parties in the envelopes you provided OR issue a MINUTE ENTRY telling you
whether or not your Motion has been granted.
NOTE: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN A DELAY IN
YOUR CASE.
PLEASE NOTE:
This blank motion form should not be used to start a court case. If you do not use the correct
form, a judge or court commissioner may deny the motion. This may cause you to incur
unnecessary filing fees and delay the time in getting your issue before the court. If the Law
Library Resource Center does not have the specific form or packet for a process which you
need, you may contact the Law Library Resource Center at 602-506-7353 or by email at:
services@scll.maricopa.gov.
A Law Librarian MAY BE ABLE TO explain the statutory and
procedural requirements AND MAY BE ABLE TO provide a sample motion form to help you draft
your own motion.
Note: It is always best to consult with a lawyer before filing legal documents. The Law Library
Resource Center website provides various resources that can help you find a lawyer at a
reduced rate.
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