LAW LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTER
PROCEDURES: WHAT TO DO WITH THE MOTION
WHEN YOU HAVE FILLED IT OUT
STEP1: COPIES AND ENVELOPES.
Make three (3) copies of the Motion that follows;
Make two (2) copies of the Order that follows the Motion;
Prepare two (2) self-addressed stamped envelopes; one addressed to you and one
addressed to the other party.
FILE THE ORIGINAL MOTION 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 two (2) copies of the Order;
• Two (2) self-addressed, stamped envelopes
MAIL OR DELIVER A COPY of the Motion to the other party 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 either sign the original Order and send a copy to
you in the envelope 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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