Continuance
To postpone a court appearance to a later date.
Final Documents / Final Orders
Documents signed by a judge or commissioner that finish the court process.
Motion
A formal written request made to the judge or commissioner that asks the court for something or asks that the court do something.
Order
A written decision by a judge or commissioner that instructs one or both parties to act in a specific manner.
Petition
A formal application made to the court in writing that requests action on a certain matter.
Response
The written answer to a petition.
Summons
A document sent by the court to the parties involved in a case telling them that they are involved in a legal matter (the legal matter is listed).
Temporary Documents / Temporary Orders
A written decision by a commissioner or judge that instructs parties how to behave pending the final outcome in a case.
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