Merced — MSC-CR-216

Source: https://www.merced.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/msc-cr-216-waiver-defendants-physical-or-remote-presence-ada-comp.pdf

MSC-CR-216 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Reserved for Clerk’s File Stamp COUNTY OF MERCED

PLAINTIFF: PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEFENDANT:

CASE NUMBER:

WAIVER OF DEFENDANT’S PHYSICAL OR REMOTE PRESENCE (Penal Code § 977)

I, the undersigned defendant, having been advised of my right to be physically or remotely present at all stages of the proceedings, including, but not limited to, presentation of and arguments on questions of fact and law, and to be confronted by and cross-examine all witnesses, hereby knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waive my right to be physically or remotely present at the hearing of any motion, restitution hearing, or other proceeding in this cause. I, the undersigned defendant, hereby request the court to proceed during my every absence that the court may permit pursuant to this waiver, and hereby agree that my interest is represented at all times by the presence of my attorney the same as if I were physically or remotely present in court. I further agree that notice to my attorney that my physical or remote presence in court is required on a particular day, at a particular time, is notice to me of the required physical or remote appearance at that day, time, and place.

I have discussed this with my attorney and my attorney has answered all questions I have regarding this waiver. I hereby execute this waiver knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily. I am not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol that would affect my ability to execute this waiver. By signing below, I indicate that I understand and agree with this waiver.

I declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the above is true and correct.

Defendant Date

Attorney for Defendant Date

Judicial Officer Date

For Optional Use WAIVER OF DEFENDANT’S PHYSICAL OR REMOTE Page 1 of 1 MSC-CR-216 [Rev. Jul. 1, 2022] PRESENCE (Penal Code § 977)