Dc 368 Form PDF Details

Delving into the complexities of legal procedures, the DC-368 form stands out as a vital tool within the Commonwealth of Virginia's judicial system for those seeking a second chance at justice. This form, embracing the procedural aspects for filing a Motion to Reopen (Criminal/Traffic), Motion to Rehear (Civil), or Motion for New Trial (Civil), offers a structured pathway for applicants to argue for a revisitation of their cases under specific conditions outlined by Virginia Code sections 16.1-133.1, 8.01-322, and 16.1-97.1 respectively. The form is meticulously designed to accommodate submissions to either the General District Court or the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, indicating its wide applicability across different court jurisdictions within Virginia. Whether it's a matter of arguing for a reopening of a criminal or traffic case within a narrow sixty-day window post-conviction, invoking a civil rehearing due to service by publication issues, or pressing for a new trial in a civil matter within thirty days after judgment, the DC-368 form serves as the essential first step. This initiatory document not only guides applicants through stating their reasons for the requested legal relief but also sets in motion the scheduling of a court hearing, signifying its critical role in the reevaluation of judicial decisions. Furthermore, the form’s provision for service on respondents accentuates the due process rights inherent in the legal system, ensuring that all parties are adequately informed and have the opportunity to participate in the subsequent proceedings.

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MOTION TO REOPEN (CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC)/MOTION TO REHEAR (CIVIL)/ MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL (CIVIL)

Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE §§ 16.1-133.1; 8.01-322; 16.1-97.1

[] General District Court

.............................................................................................................................. [] Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court

CITY OR COUNTY

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STREET ADDRESS OF COURT

 

 

 

 

 

I, the undersigned,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

] move to reopen the case numbered

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under Va. Code § 16.1-133.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in which I was found guilty of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

. It has been

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sixty days or less since the date of conviction on

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[

] move for a rehearing of the civil case numbered

 

 

under Va. Code § 8.01-322. I was

 

 

 

served by publication and it has been two years or less since the judgment, decree or order and one year or less

 

 

since I was served with a copy of the judgment, decree or order.

 

 

 

 

 

[

] move for a new trial in the civil case numbered

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under Va. Code § 16.1-97.1. It has

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

been thirty days or less since the date of judgment in this case.

 

 

 

 

 

I am making this motion based on the following reasons:

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DATE OF MOTION

 

 

APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PRINT NAME OF APPLICANT

 

 

TITLE OF APPLICANT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

 

 

 

TO:

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESPONDENT

 

 

A hearing will be held in this Court on

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m. on this motion.

 

 

 

 

 

DATE AND TIME

 

 

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DATE

 

 

[ ] CLERK

[ ] DEPUTY CLERK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is hereby ORDERED that the motion is [ ] granted [ ] denied [ ] dismissed.

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DATE

JUDGE

FORM DC-368 FRONT 10/11

 

HEARING DATE

CASE NO.

 

 

MOTION TO REOPEN (CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC)

MOTION TO REHEAR (CIVIL)

MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL (CIVIL)

Criminal/Traffic

[] Commonwealth of Virginia

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v./IN RE

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DEFENDANT

Civil

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PLAINTIFF(S)

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v./IN RE

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DEFENDANT(S)

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Service on Respondent type required:

[] Personal Service only

[] Personal or Substituted Service only

[] Mailed on ............................................................................................

DATE

RETURNS: Each defendant was served according to law, as indicated below, unless not found.

NAME...................................................................................................

ADDRESS ............................................................................................

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[ ] PERSONAL SERVICE

Tel.

No. ...................................................

FORM DC-368, 371, 433, 434 (REVERSE) 6/06

[] Being unable to make personal service, a copy was delivered in the following manner:

[] Delivered to family member (not temporary sojourner or guest) age 16 or older at usual place of abode of party named above after giving information of its purport. List name, age of recipient, and relation of recipient to party named above.

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[] Posted on front door or such other door as appears to be the main entrance of usual place of abode, address listed above. (Other authorized recipient not found.)

[] Served on Secretary of the Commonwealth.

[] Not found

SERVING OFFICER

.................................... for ________________________

DATE

NAME...................................................................................................

ADDRESS ............................................................................................

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[ ] PERSONAL SERVICE Tel.

No. .....................................................

[] Being unable to make personal service, a copy was delivered in the following manner:

[] Delivered to family member (not temporary sojourner or guest) age 16 or older at usual place of abode of party named above after giving information of its purport. List name, age of recipient, and relation of recipient to party named above.

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[] Posted on front door or such other door as appears to be the main entrance of usual place of abode, address listed above. (Other authorized recipient not found.)

[] Served on Secretary of the Commonwealth.

[ ] Not found

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SERVING OFFICER

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for ________________________

 

 

 

DATE

 

 

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