Motion for Relief from Judgment

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A defendant may ask the court for relief from judgment for the following of reasons:

Failure to attend scheduled court hearing.
Newly discovered evidence that was not attained in time for a new trial.
Fraud, misrepresentation, of other misconduct of an adverse party.
Other reasons justifying relief from the judgment.

The motion must be filed within a reasonable amount of time but no later than one year of judgment for reasons (1), (2), and (3) above.

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1. I am the defendant and judgment was entered against me on

2. This matter should be reopened because

Judgment was entered against me because of my failure to appear for a scheduled court proceeding.

It is no longer equitable that the judgment should have any prospective application.

Fraud, misrepresentation, or other misconduct of an adverse party.

Another reason justifies relief from the judgment.

3. I understand that I may be required to pay reopening costs, attend future court dates and that I will still owe the forfeiture if my motion is denied. I understand that, if I cannot pay the reopening costs due to poverty, I may file a request to waive the costs.

Yes, I understand.

4. My request to reopen should be granted by the court because (if you failed to appear, indicate why)

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