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.
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.
Seven days' notice is required to the opposing party and the court. Motions may be typed by either party, may be filed on the General Notice and Motion Form or may be filed on one of the appropriate forms provided by the Supreme Court of Virginia (located here).
Motion to Reconsider in Robert's Rules of Order / Motions to Reconsider in Robert's Rules of Order. ing to Robert's Rules of Order, a motion to reconsider is a means of revisiting a decision made by a governing body. It is classified as a motion that reintroduces a question before the assembly.
A motion for reconsideration shall point out a specifically the findings or conclusions of the judgment or final order which are not supported by the evidence or which are contrary to law making express reference to the testimonial or documentary evidence or to the provisions of law alleged to be contrary to such ...
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.
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.