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TR-220: Request for New Trial (Trial de Novo)

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This form asks a court to cancel a previous trial decision and hold a brand new trial from the beginning. A person who lost their case uses this form to request a fresh trial when they believe the original trial was unfair or had serious errors that changed the outcome.

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Forms that go with TR-220

DV-110RequiredTemporary Restraining OrderThe Temporary Restraining Order (DV-110) is the order whose hearing is being noticed via TR-220, making it the core document the hearing is centered around.›DV-100RequiredRequest for Domestic Violence Restraining OrderThe Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DV-100) is the originating petition that initiates the restraining order process and leads to the issuance of TR-220.›DV-120Often filed with itResponse to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining OrderThe Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DV-120) is filed by the restrained person to formally respond before the court hearing noticed by TR-220.›DV-200Often filed with itProof of Personal ServiceThe Proof of Personal Service (DV-200) documents that TR-220 and associated restraining order documents were properly served on the restrained person, which is required before the hearing can proceed.›DV-130Next stepRestraining Order After HearingThe Restraining Order After Hearing (DV-130) is the next form completed by the judge at the conclusion of the hearing noticed by TR-220, making it the direct follow-up document.›

More General forms

TR-200Instructions to Defendant›TR-205Request for Trial by Written Declaration›TR-210Notice and Instructions to Arresting Officer›TR-215Decision and Notice of Decision›TR-225Order and Notice to Defendant of New Trial (Trial de Novo)›TR-235Officer's Declaration›
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