Motion to Continuance for Unavailable Witness

This motion seeks a continuance when an essential defense witness is temporarily unavailable due to circumstances outside the defense’s control. It argues that where the witness has unique, material testimony—particularly impe...

Motion Waive Fees Blazina Deferred Prosecution

A focused motion seeking waiver of fees associated with a deferred prosecution based on the defendant’s inability to pay. Updated for 2026, this resource addresses the specific statutory authority governing deferred prosecution ...

Motion Waive Fees Blazina

A ready-to-use motion for defenders seeking waiver of discretionary legal financial obligations based on a defendant’s indigency and inability to pay. Updated for 2026, the motion incorporates the current statutory and case law ...

Blazina Financial Declaration

A blank financial declaration to document a defendant’s financial circumstances in support of a motion to waive discretionary legal financial obligations or deferred prosecution fees. The form helps defenders present the informa...

Motion for Specific Performance of Drug Diversion Court Following Blake Vacate

This motion argues that the State cannot terminate a defendant from Drug Diversion Court merely because a charge that established eligibility was later dismissed following State v. Blake. Because the defendant has not violated th...

Motion to Dismiss for Failure to Comply with Demand for Final Disposition

This sample motion seeks dismissal of pending charges after the State fails to bring the case to trial or otherwise resolve it within the time required by RCW 9.98.010 following a valid demand for final disposition.

Motion to Strike Local Court Rule

Motion to invalidate Snohomish County Local Rule for conflict with state statute on eligibility for DV Deferred Prosecution

Declaration of Unavailability for Appointment Office at Capacity (4.2026)

Declaration of Indigency – General (12.2025)

FOF COL Order to Seal Declaration for Comp Eval (9.2024)

This Sample Brief is intended for use by defense attorneys who file a Motion to Seal Declaration of Counsel in Support of Competency Evaluation. It includes FOF/COL and Order Sealing. Thanks to Christopher Taylor for sharing a sim...