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The document AO 243 is a legal form for individuals in federal custody to file a motion under 28 U.S.C. § 2255, seeking to vacate, set aside, or correct their sentence. It provides detailed instructions on how to complete the form, including requirements for truthfulness, filing procedures, and necessary information about the conviction and prior appeals. The form allows the movant to present grounds for relief and outlines the process for those who cannot afford costs associated with the motion.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the ao 243 in the editor.
Begin by entering your personal information at the top of the form, including your name, place of confinement, and prisoner number.
In Section 1, provide details about the court that issued your conviction. Include the court's name and location, along with the criminal docket number if available.
Proceed to Section 2 and fill in the dates related to your judgment and sentencing. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for your motion.
In Section 12, clearly state each ground on which you believe you are being held unlawfully. Attach additional pages if necessary to support your claims.
Once completed, review all entries for clarity and correctness. When satisfied, send the original and two copies to the Clerk of the United States District Court as instructed.

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What is a 2255 motion to vacate sentence?

A motion to vacate judgment is a written request for the court to overturn a criminal conviction. It is filed in California based on state law found at Penal Code 1473.7 PC. This law allows people that are no longer in custody to file a motion to vacate a judgment in a criminal case.

What is a section 2255 motion?

A motion to vacate offers a method of challenging convictions and/or sentences for those no longer in custody. Prior to the 2017 law, convictions could only be challenged while an individual was in custodyeither in jail, in prison, or on probation.

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