This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
A motion to reconsider either identifies an error in law or fact in a prior Board decision or identifies a change in law that affects a prior Board decision and asks the Board to re-examine its ruling. A motion to reconsider is based on the existing record and does not seek to introduce new facts or evidence.
Defining a Motion of Reconsideration in Fairfax A motion for reconsideration asks a court to reconsider the sentence previously imposed on a defendant. Only the sentence that the court imposed after having found the defendant guilty is re-examined.
Motions for Reconsideration should be filed in the Clerk's Office and a courtesy copy should be delivered to the Judge who made the initial ruling. Do not file the Yellow Friday Motions Day - Praecipe/Notice Form or otherwise schedule any motion for reconsideration for a hearing.
If you are facing an active sentence and are still in the local jail, you have options. Pursuant to Virginia Code § 19.2-303, you may file a Motion to Reconsider. A Motion to Reconsider is a request submitted to the sentencing judge requesting that the judge consider a different, less harsh sentence.
Under the Rules, a written motion must be filed to ask for discovery. It must be filed at least 10 days before trial. What Information Must the Prosecutor Provide? In general, discovery is limited to information that the prosecutor or local law enforcement has.
The most common type of post-trial motion is a Motion for Reconsideration in which you are asking the judge to reconsider his/her ruling and change one specific part of the court order or the court's overall ruling.
Each division in the Fairfax County General District Court accepts certain types of documents for email filing at our public email address, GDCMail@fairfaxcounty.
Write the Salutation If the letter is intended for a judge, type "Dear Judge (Last name):" and include a colon after the judge's name. If you are addressing it to a member of the court staff, type "Dear Ms. Smith:" and include a colon after the person's name.
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