Motion Formatting Guidelines

Summary

Motions in legal proceedings often include sections like introduction, facts and findings, request for relief, legal standard, argument, conclusion, and certificate of service. In colorado, both the motion and certificate of service should be signed and dated. Typically, you have 21 days to respond to a motion in district court unless specified otherwise. Consult local rules or an attorney for specific guidance.

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Do you have to sign and date the motion or just the certificate of service
In Colorado, you typically need to sign and date both the motion and the certificate of service. The motion shows your intent to file, and the certificate of service confirms you've delivered copies to relevant parties.
Is there a specific type of motion you're working on?
Can you demonstrate what that would look like at the bottom of the motion?
Certainly! Here's a demonstration of what the bottom of a motion could look like, including the signature and date section for both the motion and the certificate of service:
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Motion Example:
Conclusion
For the reasons stated above, I respectfully request that the court grant the relief sought in this motion.
Dated: October *, *
/s/ [Your Name]
[Your Printed Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]
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Certificate of Service
I hereby certify that on October *, *, a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion was served upon the following parties by [method of service, e.g., mail, hand delivery, electronic service]:
[List of Names and Addresses of Parties Served]
Dated: October *, *
/s/ [Your Name]
[Your Printed Name]
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This should give you a clear idea of how to format the bottom of your motion and certificate of service. Let me know if you need any more details!
How long do you generally have to respond to a motion in a district court?
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In Colorado, you typically have 21 days to respond to a motion in district court unless otherwise specified by the court.
Is there a specific motion you need help with?
If you’re late in filing your motion and only have a week before the hearing, can you write X expedited on your motion?
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If you’re late in filing your motion and only have a week before the hearing, you can request expedited consideration by including language in your motion such as "Request for Expedited Consideration." Explain the reasons for the urgency within the motion.
Is there a specific reason for the delay that you would like to include in your motion?