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                         RULE 17.3
                     CONTENT OF MOTION


    (a) Generally. A motion must include (1) a statement of
the name and designation of the person filing the motion,
(2) a statement of the relief sought, (3) reference to or
copies of parts of the record relevant to the motion, and
(4) a statement of the grounds for the relief sought, with
supporting argument.

    (b) Motion for Discretionary Review. A motion for
discretionary review should contain under appropriate
headings and in the order here indicated:

    (1) Cover. A title page, which is the cover.

    (2) Identity of Petitioner. A statement of the name and
designation of the person filing the motion.

    (3) Decision Below. A statement of the decision which
petitioner wants reviewed, the court entering or filing the
decision, the date entered or filed, and the date and a
description of any order granting or denying motions made
after the decision.

    (4) Issues Presented for Review. A concise statement of
the issues presented for review.

    (5) Statement of the Case. A statement of the facts and
procedure below relevant to the issues presented for review,
with appropriate reference to the record.

    (6) Argument. A direct and concise statement of the
reasons why review should be granted, with supporting
argument.

    (7) Conclusion. A short conclusion stating the precise
relief sought.

    (8) Appendix. An appendix containing a copy of the
decision which the party wants reviewed, a copy of any order
granting or denying motions made with respect to that
decision, and a copy of parts of the record relevant to the
motion.  In addition, the appendix may include copies of
statutes and constitutional provisions relevant to the
issues presented for review, and other material which would
assist the court in determining whether the motion should be
granted.

    (c) Statement of Grounds for Direct Review. If the
motion is for discretionary review of a trial court decision
and the party making the motion seeks direct review by the
Supreme Court, the party seeking review must also serve and
file a separate statement urging grounds for Supreme Court
review as provided in rule 4.2(b) and (c).

                         References

    Form 3, Motion for Discretionary Review; Form 4,
Statement of Grounds for Direct Review; Form 18, Motion;
Form 20, Motion To Modify Ruling; Rule 6.2, Discretionary
Review; Rule 12.4, Motion for Reconsideration of Decision
Terminating Review.


[Amended December 24, 2002]
	

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