Motion for Use of Emergency Procedures - SAPCR or Modification Cases
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This form asks the court for permission to use emergency procedures, such as holding hearings by phone or video, especially during times like a public health crisis. It also allows parties to request other remote options for the case.
The court describes it as: Ask the court to use emergency procedures, like a hearing over video app or phone, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where this fits in a case
After judgmentStage: After judgment
This form is used when parties need to ask the court to hold hearings or other case activities using remote methods, like video calls, instead of meeting in person at the courthouse.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who should fill out this form?
- The person filing this motion is called the Movant, and the form indicates that the person filling it out is representing themselves and does not have a lawyer.
- Does this form require a fee?
- The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this motion.
- What kind of cases can use this form?
- The title mentions that this form is for SAPCR or Modification Cases.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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