New York CJA Form 31 Death Penalty Proceedings: Ex Parte Request is a form used to request an ex parte hearing in a death penalty proceeding in New York. This type of hearing allows a court to make a decision in a matter without requiring all parties to be present. This form is used to request the court to consider an ex parte motion, such as a motion to suppress evidence, or to request a change of venue. This form must be completed and filed with the court in order for the hearing to be held. There are two types of New York CJA Form 31 Death Penalty Proceedings: Ex Parte Request: one for proceedings in the Supreme Court and one for proceedings in the County Court.