Nevada — CL10

Source: https://www.nevada.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/cl10-counter-arraignment.pdf

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF NEVADA

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR COURT USE ONLY COUNTY OF NEVADA 201 Church Street, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 362-4309 10075 Levon Avenue, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 362-4309

People of the State of California

vs.

_________________________________________, Defendant

COUNTER ARRAIGNMENT CASE NUMBER:
MISDEMEANOR AND INFRACTION

Violation(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ Offense date: ______________________ Arraignment date: ___________________

Attorney’s statement: This case meets all the criteria stated on page 2 of this form. I have read the criteria and I make representation and agreements thereby. I represent that the defendant is not in custody and that I am authorized by the defendant to, and do hereby enter my general appearance in this case. On behalf of the defendant a not guilty plea is entered, reading of the complaint, including any actual notice of an all-purpose assignment to a specific judge therein, and advisement of rights are waived, time for trial is waived and denials are entered to any probation violation, priors or allegations. I further agree to appear on the date and time assigned by the court.

The defendant requires an interpreter. Language: __________________________________________ Attorney Name: ___________________________________ State Bar number: ____________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________________ Phone number: ______________________ Email address:______________________________________ Unavailable dates: ______________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________ ____________________________________________SIGN Attorney’s signature

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For Court Use Only The defendant’s arraignment date as indicated above is vacated. A Pretrial Conference is set for ____________ at ____________ in Department 1/2 Department A. The defendant is released on their own recognizance. The Order for Release on Conditions of Own Recognizance is to be signed by the defendant and returned to the court on or before their next appearance. The defendant remains out on bail as posted. Your form has been rejected for the following reason(s): _____________________________________

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Date: _________________ _____________________________________________ Judicial Officer, Nevada County Superior Court

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Counter Arraignment Criteria

Attorneys eligible to use these arraignment procedures must be members in good standing of the State Bar of California, whose privilege of using these arraignment procedures has not been revoked by order of the presiding Judge for failure to comply with these criteria. The attorney shall provide their California State Bar number on the counter arraignment form.

The following cases are excluded for the counter arraignment process: o All felonies o Cases where the defendant is in custody o Cases where a warrant has been issued o Domestic violence cases (FC§6211 and PC§273.6) o Cases involving sex related offenses, including PC§243.4 o Cases involving abuse, neglect or abandonment of a child (PC§273a, PC§273d, PC§273.5 and o Second and subsequent offenses under VC§23152 and VC§23153

The counter arraignment must be received two court days before the arraignment date in order to avoid the issuance of a warrant, filing of failure to appear charges and the forfeiture of bail.

Any bail posted shall remain in full force and effect until the date of arraignment to the next hearing.

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