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Capital Case Attorney List of Motions (Criminal)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective April 25, 2019

This form is used by the defense attorney or the prosecutor in a criminal case where the death penalty might be possible. It asks the filer to list and describe every motion made by their side before or during the trial, and to note if the court has decided on that motion.

The court describes it as: The defense attorney or prosecutor in a capital case uses this form to list and describe all motions made by their party before or during the trial, including whether or not each motion has been resolved.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in criminal cases where the death penalty could be a possible outcome. The attorney fills it out to keep a record of all motions filed before or during the trial.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The defense attorney or the prosecutor fills out this form. It is for use in a capital case.
What information does the form ask for?
It asks for the date, the court department, a description of the motion, and whether the motion is waiting for a decision.
Is this form for all criminal cases?
No, this form is specifically for cases where the death penalty may be imposed.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect April 25, 2019.

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