Form CR-701 at a glance
What it is: Form CR-701 (3/24) is a Motion (Request) and Order to Quash Warrant and Set Hearing (Crim. R. 4 & 9, Admin. Bulletin 80) in the Trial Courts for the State of Alaska.
Who signs: The defendant signs on the Defendant's Signature line.
You are the defendant in this case.
A filled-in Form CR-701 example: a defendant asks to quash a warrant
How to fill out Form CR-701, box by box
Defendant, CASE NO. and Date of Birth
Enter the Defendant, the CASE NO. and the Date of Birth.
There is a warrant for my arrest
In the box after because:, write why you ask that this warrant be quashed.
I understand that
You must check every box after you read it and make sure you agree.
A summons or notice for your next hearing may be sent to the address you give on this form, or you may be given a court date by the clerk at the counter when you file this.
Notify the court immediately if your contact info changes (use form TF-955).
You promise to appear at the next scheduled court hearing in your case. If you do not, a new warrant will go out for your arrest.
Your right to a speedy trial under Alaska Criminal Rule 45 will be tolled (paused) by this request from the date of the warrant until your next appearance in court.
The warrant will remain outstanding and you will be subject to arrest under the terms of the warrant, unless and until this motion is granted by the judge.
Date, Defendant's Signature, Phone number, Email and Mailing address
Sign on the Defendant's Signature line, with the Date, Phone number, Email and Mailing address.
A copy of this request was sent to the DA/Prosecutor
The form prints this certification for the Clerk: a copy of this request was sent to the DA/Prosecutor.
More rules for Form CR-701
If the motion is DENIED, the warrant is NOT QUASHED. If the motion is GRANTED, the warrant is QUASHED and the defendant MUST appear.
Or the Court will decide the motion after appearance by the defendant at the Type of hearing and Location.
Before you go
Under Criminal Rule 43.1, the warrant can be quashed automatically once you pay the bail on it, and you would not need to file this request.
Contact your local court to make payment.
Common questions about Form CR-701
Who signs it?
The defendant signs on the Defendant's Signature line.
When is this form not the right one?
Under Criminal Rule 43.1, the warrant can be quashed automatically once you pay the bail on it, and you would not need to file this request.
Sources
[1] Form CR-701 (3/24), Motion (Request) and Order to Quash Warrant and Set Hearing, Trial Courts for the State of Alaska (the Official source link on this page).
