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Motion for Review
Motion to Reduce Conviction

View Rule 402 (§76-3-402)
Motion to Furlough
Motion to Recall Warrant
Motion to Release Evidence
Motion for Remote Appearance

View Rule of Criminal Procedure 17.5
Motion to Continue
Motion to Withdraw as Counsel

See Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure 36

See Utah Rules of Professional Conduct 1.16
Request to Submit for Decision
Request for Discovery
Statement of Defendant in Support of Plea
Defense Attorney Name*
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Defense Attorney Name (manual entry)
Defense Attorney Name **FOR DOC
Defense Attorney Bar # (manual entry)
Defense Attorney Bar # **FOR DOC
Defense Attorney Phone # (manual entry)
e.g. 456654987 (no dashes or parentheses, only numbers)
Defense Attorney Phone # **FOR DOC
Defense Attorney Email Address (manual entry)
example@example.com
Defense Attorney Email Address **FOR DOC
example@example.com
Defendant Name*
e.g. "John Doe"
Add Defendant's digital signature to plea statement
Defendant Name SIGNATURE **FOR DOC
Defendant Name SIGNATURE PERMISSION **FOR DOC
Case Number(s)*
If multiple cases, separate case numbers by a comma (e.g. "234029803, 201824029, 240392038 . . ."
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Case Number (2)
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Case Number (10)
Multiple Cases or Single **FOR DOC
FINAL Case Numbers **FOR DOC
Justice or District Court?*

Justice CourtDistrict Court
Justice Court Name:
District Court Name:
**DOC COURT NAME**
e.g. IN THE "FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT - LOGAN DISTRICT COURT"
**DOC COURT LOCATION**
e.g. IN AND FOR "CACHE COUNTY"
Judge Name*
e.g. "Johnson" or "Jeffrey Johnson"
Judge Name **FOR DOC
Prosecutor Name*
e.g. "John Doe"
Prosecutor Bar Number (if known):
Add prosecutor's digital signature to plea statement
Prosecutor Name **FOR DOC
Prosecutor Bar No **FOR DOC
Did the Prosecutor Stipulate to the Motion?*
Add the prosecutor's digital signature to the motion
Stipulated? **For Form
Prosecutor Signature **FOR DOC
Prosecutor Signature Title **FOR DOC
Prosecutor's Signature Permission **FOR DOC
Prosecuting Government*

State of UtahOther
**START** DISCOVERY REQUEST**START**
Is this the initial GENERAL request for discovery in the case or a subsequent request for SPECIFIC discovery?*

GENERAL request for discoverySPECIFIC request for discovery
"Defendant requests that the Plaintiff provide the following discovery to the Defendant in accordance with Rule 16(a)(3): " *
EXAMPLE: "The body camera footage of the investigating officer, [Officer Name], in possession of the [Law Enforcement Office Name] as described in the report given to the defendant in the initial discovery items sent to Defendant from Plaintiff." NOTE: For multiple items requested, considering numbering the items. For example: "(1) Body camera of officer [name], and (2) medical records from [medical provider name] for the victim regarding the incident."
Preview of General Discovery Request Body Language:

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Now comes {defenseAttorney559}, attorney for the Defendant, hereby files this Request for Specific Discovery pursuant to Rule 16 of the Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure, and serves upon the State of Utah the foregoing Request for Discovery for production of the following items and documents:

****LIST OF 15 GENERAL DISCOVERY REQUESTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 16****
Preview of Specific Discovery Request Body Language:

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Now comes {defenseAttorney559}, attorney for the Defendant, hereby files this Request for Specific Discovery pursuant to Rule 16 of the Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure.

Defendant requests that the Plaintiff provide the following discovery to the Defendant in accordance with Rule 16(a)(3):

{defendantRequests}
**END** DISCOVERY REQUEST **END**
**START** MOTION FOR REVIEW **START**
The Defendant wishes for the court to review . . .*

the conditions of the Defendant's probation.the Defendant's probation progress and consider potential termination.the Defendant's current plea in abeyance agreement.the terms of the Defendant's current sentence.Other (enter your own specific reason)
Complete the following sentence: "The Defendant wishes for the court to review. . .
e.g. "the Defendant's payment plan regarding the fine originally imposed." OR "the Defendant's probation to determine whether probation may be terminated successfully." OR "the terms of the Defendant's plea in abeyance agreement."
TOPIC OF REVIEW **FOR DOC
[OPTIONAL] Include a single sentence explaining why you are asking the court to review the above matter:
e.g. "The Defendant has indicated to Defense Counsel that they are struggling to make the current payments and wishes to address the matter with the court." OR "Probation has recommended that probation be successfully terminated." OR "The Defendant believes there is a mistake in the sentence originally imposed by the court."
Preview of Motion Body Language:

Motion for Review

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Now comes {defenseAttorney559}, attorney for the defendant, hereby files this{stipulatedfor} Motion for Review.

{topicOf} {optionalInclude}

Therefore, the Defendant respectfully requests that the court schedule a hearing on the court’s next available calendar to review this matter.

Further, the prosecuting attorney, {prosecutorName315}, has indicated their stipulation to this Motion for Review.
Preview of Motion Body Language:

Motion for Review

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Now comes {defenseAttorney559}, attorney for the defendant, hereby files this{stipulatedfor} Motion for Review.

{topicOf} {optionalInclude}

Therefore, the Defendant respectfully requests that the court schedule a hearing on the court’s next available calendar to review this matter.
**END** MOTION FOR REVIEW **END**
**START** MOTION TO CONTINUE ITEMS **START**
Date of Current Hearing:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Time of Current Hearing*

AM/PM Option
Current Hearing Date **FOR DOC
Current Hearing Time **FOR DOC
When do you want to continue the hearing?*

Specific Future DateCourt's Next Available DateSpecific Number of Days/Weeks Beyond Current Hearing Date
Specific Date for Continuance:

MonthDayYear
Date
Time (optional)

AM/PM Option
Specific Date **FOR FORM and DOC
Specific Time **FOR FORM and DOC
Specific Date & Time **FOR DOC
How many weeks/days?
Weeks or Days?
Weeks/Days
Court's Next Available Date
NEXT HEARING **FOR DOC
Please state the reason for the continuance (or paste the language you received from AI here):*
e.g. "Defense counsel needs additional time beyond the currently-scheduled hearing to review the discovery and negotiate with the prosecution in this case."
Motion to Continue

Preview of Motion Body Language:

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Now comes {defenseAttorney559}, attorney for the defendant, hereby files this{stipulatedfor} Motion to Continue.

{pleaseState}

Therefore, the Defendant respectfully requests that the court order the hearing scheduled for {currentHearing324} at {timeOf} (MST){nextHearing}.
**END** MOTION TO CONTINUE ITEMS **END**
**START** REQUEST TO SUBMIT **START**
Name of Motion Previously Filed:*
e.g. "Motion to Suppress"
Date Motion Was Previously Filed:*

MonthDayYear
DATE MOTION FILING **FOR DOC
Did the Prosecutor File a Response to Your Motion?*

NoYesYes, and I filed a reply to that response
Date Response Was Filed by Prosecutor:

MonthDayYear
RESPONSE DATE **FOR DOC
RESPONSE ONLY **FOR FORM
Date Your Reply Was Filed:

MonthDayYear
REPLY DATE **FOR DOC
RESPONSE AND REPLY **FOR FORM
RESPONSE OR NOT **FOR DOC
TIME PASSED NO RESPONSE **FOR DOC
Empty if a response has been filed
Did you request a hearing?*

NoYes, and a hearing was conducted
HEARING OR NOT **FOR DOC
REQUEST TO SUBMIT FOR DECISION

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Now comes {defenseAttorney559}, attorney for the defendant, hereby files this Request to Submit for Decision in accordance with Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure 12(b).

On {dateMotion338}, Defense Counsel filed a {nameOf} and a copy of such was sent to Plaintiff via e-filing. Plaintiff {responseOnly}{responseAnd} and a hearing {hearingOr}. {timePassed}

Therefore, the Defendant respectfully requests that the {nameOf} be submitted to the court for decision.
**END** REQUEST TO SUBMIT **END**
**START** MOTION TO RECALL **START**
Are you also requesting a hearing be scheduled?*

YesNo
AND SCHEDULE HEARING **FOR DOC
AND HEARING SCHEDULED LANGUAGE **FOR DOC
Provide 1-3 sentences explaining why the warrant should be recalled.
Paste Language from AI Here (revised as needed):*
NOTE: You may draft your own explanation here rather than using AI.
Motion to Recall

Preview of Motion Body Language:

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Now comes {defenseAttorney559}, attorney for the defendant, hereby files this{stipulatedfor} Motion to Recall Warrant{andSchedule}.

{provide13}

Therefore, the Defendant respectfully requests that the court order the warrant currently outstanding against the Defendant be recalled{andHearing}.
Motion to Recall

Preview of Motion Body Language:

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Now comes {defenseAttorney559}, attorney for the defendant, hereby files this{stipulatedfor} Motion to Recall Warrant{andSchedule}.

{provide13}

Therefore, the Defendant respectfully requests that the court order the warrant currently oustanding against the Defendant be recalled{andHearing}.

Further, the prosecuting attorney, {prosecutorName315}, has indicated their stipulation to this Motion to Recall Warrant{andSchedule}.
**END** MOTION TO RECALL **END**
**START** PLEA STATEMENT **START**
Plea in Abeyance?*
PLEA IN ABEYANCE
Most Severe Charge in Plea*
Number of Charges Pled to:*
*up to 15
NOTE: For plea statements with multiple cases, include the corresponding case number before each charge listed below.

(e.g. "123456789 - Count 2: Aggravated Assault")
First Charge
e.g. "Count 3: Aggravated Assault"
First Charge Degree
First MAX AND MIN
Second Charge
e.g. "Count 3: Aggravated Assault"
Second Charge Degree
Second MAX AND MIN
Third Charge
e.g. "Count 3: Aggravated Assault"
Third Charge Degree
Third MAX AND MIN
Fourth Charge
e.g. "Count 3: Aggravated Assault"
Fourth Charge Degree
Fourth MAX AND MIN
Fifth Charge
e.g. "Count 3: Aggravated Assault"
Fifth Charge Degree
Fifth MAX AND MIN
Sixth Charge
e.g. "Count 3: Aggravated Assault"
Sixth Charge Degree
Sixth MAX AND MIN
Seventh Charge
e.g. "Count 3: Aggravated Assault"
Seventh Charge Degree
Seventh MAX AND MIN
Eighth Charge
e.g. "Count 3: Aggravated Assault"
Eighth Charge Degree
Eighth MAX AND MIN
Ninth Charge
e.g. "Count 3: Aggravated Assault"
Ninth Charge Degree
Ninth MAX AND MIN
Tenth Charge
e.g. "Count 3: Aggravated Assault"
Tenth Charge Degree
Tenth MAX AND MIN
Eleventh Charge
e.g. "Count 3: Aggravated Assault"
Eleventh Charge Degree
Eleventh MAX AND MIN
Twelfth Charge
e.g. "Count 3: Aggravated Assault"
Twelfth Charge Degree
Twelfth MAX AND MIN
Thirteenth Charge
e.g. "Count 3: Aggravated Assault"
Thirteenth Charge Degree
Thirteenth MAX AND MIN
Fourteenth Charge
e.g. "Count 3: Aggravated Assault"
Fourteenth Charge Degree
Fourteenth MAX AND MIN
Fifteenth Charge
e.g. "Count 3: Aggravated Assault"
Fifteenth Charge Degree
Fifteenth MAX AND MIN
Elements of Crimes(s) to Which Defendant is Pleading:*
On the record.i.e. "The elements of the crimes(s) to which I am pleading guilty (or no contest) are: [INSERT ELEMENTS HERE]"
Factual Basis:*
On the record.i.e. "These facts provide a basis for the court to accept my guilty (or no contest) plea(s) and prove the elements of the crime(s) to which I am pleading guilty (or no contest): [INSERT FACTUAL BASIS HERE]"
Plea Agreement Terms:*
Include "Plea in Abeyance" terms here, if applicable.
Statement of Defendant in Support of Plea

Preview of Language in Document:

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Elements:

{elementsOf}

Factual Basis:

{factualBasis}

Plea Agreement Terms:

{pleaAgreement}
Defendant's Age*
e.g. "32"
Defendant's Highest School Grade Completed
e.g. "12th" , "BA" , "PhD", etc. (leave blank if you wish to fill this in later)
**END** PLEA STATEMENT **END**
**START** MOTION TO RELEASE EVIDENCE **START**
Who will the evidence item(s) be released to?*

The DefendantOther Person (Enter a Name)
Evidence Receiver (ER) **FOR DOC
DOB of "Other Person"

MonthDayYear
e.g. 12/05/1991
DOB of Defendant

MonthDayYear
e.g. 12/05/1991
Evidence Receiver (ER) DOB **FOR DOC
Residential Address of "Other Person"
e.g. "123 Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 840123"
Defendant's Residential Address
e.g. "123 Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 840123"
Evidence Receiver (ER) Address **FOR DOC
Please list with specificity the item(s) of evidence requested for release:*
e.g. "(1) Smith & Wesson M&P9, serial no. mp65461, (2) Midnight Blue iPhone 15 Pro, and (3) Hunting knife with camouflage handle."
Please provide a reason why the above-listed evidence item(s) should be released:*
e.g. "30 days have passed since the Defendant was sentenced in this case, the Defendant is the lawful owner of the above item(s), and the Defendant may lawfully possess the above item(s)"
Agency/Entity currently in possession of the requested evidence:*
e.g. "Cache County Sheriff's Office" , "State Bureau of Investigation" , etc.
Are you requesting a hearing to address this matter?*
HEARING OR NOT **FOR EVIDENCE DOC
Motion to Release Evidence

Preview of Language in Document:

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Now comes {defenseAttorney559}, attorney for Defendant, hereby files this{stipulatedfor} Motion to Release Evidence pursuant to Utah Code §77-11a-305.

The Defendant requests that the court order that the {agencyentityCurrently} release evidence related to this case, as described below:

PERSON TO RECEIVE EVIDENCE:

{evidenceReceiver527}

DOB: {evidenceReceiver528}

Address: {evidenceReceiver529}

EVIDENCE REQUESTED FOR RELEASE:

{pleaseList}

{pleaseProvide}

Therefore, the Defendant respectfully requests that the court order the {agencyentityCurrently} to release the above-mentioned evidence item(s) to {evidenceReceiver527}. {hearingOr519}
Stipulated Motion to Release Evidence

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Now comes {defenseAttorney559}, attorney for Defendant, hereby files this{stipulatedfor} Motion to Release Evidence pursuant to Utah Code §77-11a-305.

The Defendant requests that the court order that the {agencyentityCurrently} release evidence related to this case, as described below:

PERSON TO RECEIVE EVIDENCE:

{evidenceReceiver527}

DOB: {evidenceReceiver528}

Address: {evidenceReceiver529}

EVIDENCE REQUESTED FOR RELEASE:

{pleaseList}

{pleaseProvide}

Therefore, the Defendant respectfully requests that the court order the {agencyentityCurrently} to release the above-mentioned evidence item(s) to {evidenceReceiver527}. {hearingOr519}

Further, the prosecuting attorney, {prosecutorName315}, has indicated their stipulation to this Motion to Release Evidence.
**END** MOTION TO RELEASE EVIDENCE **END**
**START** MOTION TO FURLOUGH **START**
Furlough START Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Furlough START Time*

Minutes

AM/PM Option
FURLOUGH START DATE **FOR DOC & FORM
FURLOUGH START TIME **FOR DOC & FORM
Furlough END Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Furlough END Time*

Minutes

AM/PM Option
FURLOUGH END DATE **FOR DOC & FORM
FURLOUGH END TIME **FOR DOC & FORM
Please provide a few sentence with a reason and/or context for the furlough:*
e.g. "The Defendant has a medical condition that requires that he be seen by medical provider not otherwise available to the Defendant in the jail."
Will another individual be responsible for transporting the Defendant to and from the jail during the time of the furlough?*

YesNo
Full Name of Individual to Transport Defendant
e.g. "Jane Doe"
CHAPERONE NAME **FOR DOC & FORM
e.g. "Jane Doe"
Relationship of Individual to Defendant
e.g. "Mother" , "Wife" , "Treatment Provider"
CHAPERONE RELATIONSHIP **FOR DOC & FORM
e.g. "Jane Doe"
Individual's Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
CHAPERONE DOB **FOR DOC & FORM
e.g. "Jane Doe"
FURLOUGH CHAPERONE FINAL **FOR DOC & FORM
Motion to Furlough

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Now comes {defenseAttorney559}, attorney for Defendant, hereby files this{stipulatedfor} Motion to Furlough.

{pleaseProvide537}

Therefore, the Defendant respectfully requests that the court order the Defendant be furloughed from the jail starting on {furloughStart} at {furloughStart539} (MST) and returning to the jail by {furloughEnd} at {furloughEnd541} (MST). {furloughChaperone549}
Stipulated Motion to Furlough

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Now comes {defenseAttorney559}, attorney for Defendant, hereby files this{stipulatedfor} Motion to Furlough.

{pleaseProvide537}

Therefore, the Defendant respectfully requests that the court order the Defendant be furloughed from the jail starting on {furloughStart} at {furloughStart539} (MST) and returning to the jail by {furloughEnd} at {furloughEnd541} (MST). {furloughChaperone549}

The prosecuting attorney, {prosecutorName315}, has indicated their stipulation to this Motion to Furlough.
**END** MOTION TO FURLOUGH **END**
**START** MOTION TO REDUCE CONVICTION **START**
How many convictions are you requesting be reduced?
(1) Name of Charge:
i.e. "Possession of a Controlled Substance"
(1) Current Conviction Severity:
(1) Requested Conviction Severity:
1st Conviction and Reduction **FOR FORM
(2) Name of Charge:
i.e. "Possession of a Controlled Substance"
(2) Current Conviction Severity:
(2) Requested Conviction Severity:
2nd Conviction and Reduction **FOR FORM
(3) Name of Charge:
i.e. "Possession of a Controlled Substance"
(3) Current Conviction Severity:
(3) Requested Conviction Severity:
3rd Conviction and Reduction **FOR FORM
(4) Name of Charge:
i.e. "Possession of a Controlled Substance"
(4) Current Conviction Severity:
(4) Requested Conviction Severity:
4th Conviction and Reduction **FOR FORM
(5) Name of Charge:
i.e. "Possession of a Controlled Substance"
(5) Current Conviction Severity:
(5) Requested Conviction Severity:
5th Conviction and Reduction **FOR FORM
(6) Name of Charge:
i.e. "Possession of a Controlled Substance"
(6) Current Conviction Severity:
(6) Requested Conviction Severity:
6th Conviction and Reduction **FOR FORM
(7) Name of Charge:
i.e. "Possession of a Controlled Substance"
(7) Current Conviction Severity:
(7) Requested Conviction Severity:
7th Conviction and Reduction **FOR FORM
(8) Name of Charge:
i.e. "Possession of a Controlled Substance"
(8) Current Conviction Severity:
(8) Requested Conviction Severity:
8th Conviction and Reduction **FOR FORM
(9) Name of Charge:
i.e. "Possession of a Controlled Substance"
(9) Current Conviction Severity:
(9) Requested Conviction Severity:
9th Conviction and Reduction **FOR FORM
(10) Name of Charge:
i.e. "Possession of a Controlled Substance"
(10) Current Conviction Severity:
(10) Requested Conviction Severity:
10th Conviction and Reduction **FOR FORM
Convictions and Reductions List **FOR DOC
Please state the reason(s) why the court should reduce the conviction(s):*
e.g. "The Defendant has successfully completed probation, is seeking increasingly gainful employment, and wishes to have the above-stated convictions reduced to allow increased employment opportunities"
Motion to Reduce Conviction

Preview of Motion Body Language:

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Now comes {defenseAttorney559}, attorney for the defendant, hereby files this{stipulatedfor} Motion to Reduce Conviction according to Utah Code §76-3-402. Specifically, Defense Counsel is requesting that the following conviction(s) be reduced as follows: {convictionsAnd}.

{pleaseState586}

Therefore, the Defendant respectfully requests that the court order the following conviction(s) in this case be reduced as specified above.
**END** MOTION TO REDUCE CONVICTION **END**
**START** MOTION TO WITHDRAW **START**
Please state the reason(s) why the court should allow your withdrawal as counsel:*
Defense Counsel has completed the services and representation agreed upon between the Defendant and Defense Counsel, including adjudication of all charges in this case.e.g. "Defense Counsel has completed the services and representation agreed upon between the Defendant and Defense Counsel, including adjudication of all charges in this case."
WITHDRAWAL REASON **FOR DOC
Motion to Withdraw as Counsel

Preview of Motion Body Language:

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Now comes {defenseAttorney559}, attorney for the defendant, hereby files this Motion to Withdraw as Counsel in accordance with Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure 36 and Utah Rules of Professional Conduct 1.16.

{pleaseState649} Further, Defense Counsel certifies that withdrawal in this case meets the requirement of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Therefore, Defense Counsel motions this court to grant an order allowing Defense Counsel to withdraw as counsel for the Defendant in this case.
**END** MOTION TO WITHDRAW **END**
**START** MOTION FOR REMOTE APPEARANCE **START**
Which parties are you requesting appear remotely?

Myself (Defense Counsel)My ClientBOTH Myself and My Client
Please state the reason(s) why the court should allow the remote appearance:*
e.g. "Defense Counsel has another in-person hearing scheduled the same day, and shortly after the hearing scheduled in this case. The distance between the courthouse in this case and the courthouse in the other scheduled case is about an hour drive." OR "The Defendant will be traveling out of state on a business work trip and an in-person appearance would be burdensome on the Defendant's continued employment."
Date of Next Hearing:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Time of Next Hearing*

AM/PM Option
**END** MOTION FOR REMOTE APPEARANCE **END**
Date on Document:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Document Date **FOR DOC
Email address where generated document(s) should be sent:*
example@example.com
Should be Empty: