Merced — MSC-CR-232

Source: https://www.merced.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/msc-cr-232-advisement-immigration-consequences_rev_9-20-2023.pdf

MSC-CR-232 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA Reserved for Clerk’s File Stamp COUNTY OF MERCED Superior Courts Building Los Banos Division 2260 N Street 1159 G Street Merced, CA 95340 Los Banos, CA 93635 (209) 725-4100 (209) 725-4124 People of the State of California

v.

Defendant: ADVISEMENT OF IMMIGRATION CONSEQUENCES Case No. Initials Advisement

________ I understand that if I am not a citizen of the United States, a conviction of the offense(s) on which I am going to trial will result in the consequences of deportation (removal), exclusion from admission to the United States, or denial of naturalization pursuant to the laws of the United States. I have had sufficient time to discuss with my attorney which immigration consequences apply to me, if any, and whether any of the immigration consequences are mandatory if convicted at trial. ________I have had sufficient time to discuss with my attorney which immigration consequences apply to me, if any, and whether any of the immigration consequences are mandatory if I take a plea in my case. ________I am willingly, knowingly, and voluntarily choosing to go to trial with full understanding of the immigration consequences that apply to me. DEFENDANT'S STATEMENT I have read or have had this form read to me. I understood all items above and personally initialed each item. I declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date Defendant’s Signature

ATTORNEY’S STATEMENT

I am the attorney of record for the defendant. I have reviewed this form with my client and answered all the defendant’s questions with regard to this advisement. I have discussed the charges and facts of the defendant’s case with the defendant, and explained the immigration consequences that apply to the defendant, if any, and whether any of those immigration consequences are mandatory.

Date Attorney’s Signature

INTERPRETER’S STATEMENT (if applicable)

I, __________________________ , having been duly sworn or having a written oath on file, certify that I truly interpreted this form to the defendant in the language. The defendant stated that he/she understood the contents in the form and then he/she initialed and signed the form.

Date Interpreter’s Signature #

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COURT'S FINDINGS AND ORDER

The Court, having reviewed this form and having questioned the defendant, finds that (a) the defendant has

read or has had this form read to him/her and understands each of the initialed terms on this form; (b) the defendant understands the immigration consequences that apply to defendant whether defendant goes to trial or pleas; (c) the defendant expressly, knowingly, understandingly, and intelligently invokes defendant’s right to trial; and (d) the defendant's election is made freely and voluntarily.

__________________________ It is ordered that this document be filed with the Court's records of this case.

Date Signature of the Court

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