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 photocopy for you
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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Person Filing:
Address (if not protected):
City, State, Zip Code:
Telephone:
Email Address:
Lawyer’s Bar Number:
Representing Self, without a Lawyer or Attorney for Petitioner OR Respondent
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
IN MARICOPA COUNTY
In the Matter of:
Case Number: PB __________________
_______________________________
TITLE: _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
a minor an adult deceased _______________________________
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xplain what you want the Court to order. The Judge may grant, deny, or change your request (or
“motion”). A ruling will be issued by “minute entry.”
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DATE: .
SIGNATURE
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Case No.
This page must be completed and attached
to the LAST page of your Motion/Request
in Maricopa County on:
.
Month Date Year
to my case, Judge (or Commissioner):
,
on
(Judicial Officer assigned to your case)
Month Date Year
I mailed/delivered a COPY of the attached document(s) on this date:
To:
Month Date Year
To:
LIST ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
To:
To:
(You must mail a copy of all documents to all interested parties and their attorneys.)
Interested Party Name of Other Side’s Lawyer
Address Lawyer’s Address
City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
By signing below, I state to the Court, under penalty of law, that the information stated on
these pages is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
I
further state that I have filed/mailed the attached document(s) as shown above. I
understand that if I do not file/mail the attached document(s) as shown above, the judge in
my case will not read my request/motion.
Your signature
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If more than one interested party has an attorney, use the following page to
provide the attorney’s information. If not, exclude the following page.
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Case No. _________________
(Optional Page)
If there is more than one interested party, provide their information in the following
section. Remember that every interested party needs to have a copy of your motion.
If the interested party has an attorney, you will need to send them a copy as well.
Interested Party Name of Other Side’s Lawyer
Address Lawyer’s Address
City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
Interested Party Name of Other Side’s Lawyer
Address Lawyer’s Address
City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
Interested Party Name of Other Side’s Lawyer
Address Lawyer’s Address
City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
Interested Party Name of Other Side’s Lawyer
Address Lawyer’s Address
City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
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Person Filing:
Address (if not protected):
City, State, Zip Code:
Telephone:
Email Address:
Lawyer’s Bar Number:
Representing Self, without a Lawyer or Attorney for Petitioner OR Respondent
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
IN MARICOPA COUNTY
In the Matter of:
Case Number:
PB__________________________
_______________________________
ORDER
_______________________________
When you submit a motion [a request] to the Court, you may submit your own proposed version of the
Order you want the Judge to sign. IF this motion is a stipulation [an agreement or joint request]
presented by two or more parties, you MUST submit your own proposed version of the Order. [Maricopa
County Local Rule 3.2 (i)(1)].
The Judicial Officer will make a decision on your request and may sign the page that you submitted, or
more likely will direct the Clerk to make a “minute entry” recording the decision. A “minute entry” is a
note in the records of the Court’s proceedings. The minute entry will be printed, reviewed, approved
and signed by the Judge, and sent to all parties.
If you have submitted your own proposed Order, you must include a copy of the Request and the Order
and a stamped envelope addressed to each party who has “entered an appearance” in the case. This
means named parties or anyone that has filed papers in the case. [Maricopa County Local Rule 3.2 (i)(1)].
IT IS ORDERED THAT:
DONE IN OPEN COURT: .
JUDGE/COMMISSIONER
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