Motion for Citation by Publication [Other]

This form is used to ask the court for permission to officially notify someone (the Respondent) by publishing a notice in a newspaper or on a public website. It is used when the person filing the form cannot find the Respondent through normal means.

The court describes it as: Use to request permission to serve Respondent by publication in newspaper or public website (SAPCR).

Common questions

Who files this form?

The person who is the Petitioner in the case files this form.

What does this form ask the court to do?

It asks the court to order that the Respondent be served with citation by publication.

Does this form require the filer to show they tried to find the Respondent?

Yes, the form states that the filer has made a diligent attempt to locate the Respondent but was unsuccessful.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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