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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the special appearance form in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the Case Number provided by the Clerk at the time of filing. This is essential for tracking your case.
  3. Fill in the Name of Defendant(s) section. If there are multiple defendants, refer to Administrative Rule 1(B)(4) for guidance.
  4. Specify the Case Type as required. Consult Administrative Rule 8(B)(3) if you need clarification on this section.
  5. Provide Prosecuting Attorney information, including their name, address, attorney number, and contact details. This ensures proper communication regarding your case.
  6. Indicate whether the State will accept service by FAX by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'.
  7. Enter the Arrest report number (Originating Agency Case Number) if applicable.
  8. Complete any additional information required by state or local rule in the designated section.

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How do you request a special appearance? File your special appearance with the court and attach an affidavit that provides the facts that support your point of view. Your affidavit must be signed in front of a notary. You must file your affidavit at least seven days before the hearing on your special appearance.
A special appearance occurs when an attorney represents a client on behalf of their primary attorney for a session of court. An attorney can make a special appearance in efforts to protect the interests of a potential client such as when objecting to the courts jurisdiction.
0:19 15:51 It also tells the court that you know about the case and that you are going to represent. YourselfMoreIt also tells the court that you know about the case and that you are going to represent. Yourself in the case.
A special appearance allows a petitioner to appear in court solely to challenge jurisdiction without submitting to it. In custody and paternity cases, filing a special appearance means you respond only to contest the courts authority over you, not the cases merits.

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