Merced — MSC-TF-001

Source: https://www.merced.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/msc-tf-001-advisement-and-waiver-rights-and-plea.pdf

Merced County Superior Court State of California Traffic Division

ADVISEMENT AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS, AND PLEA

ADVISEMENT OF RIGHTS

By choosing to enter a plea of Guilty or Nolo Contendere (No Contest), you will be giving up the following rights:

A. To appear in court for formal arraignment, plea and sentencing; B. To have a court trial and to challenge the charges; To have a speedy court trial and have the charges dismissed if a speedy trial is requested but not C. provided; D. To be represented by an attorney at your own expense; To subpoena or present witnesses and physical evidence using the power of the court at no cost to E. you and to testify on your own behalf; F. To confront and cross-examine all witnesses under oath testifying against you; and G. To remain silent and not testify.

Select one (1) only:

I plead Guilty I plead Nolo Contendere (No Contest)

By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand these rights and that I am knowingly and voluntarily giving up these rights and that I understand and accept the terms and consequences of my plea.

SIGNED: DATE:

MSC -TF-001

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MERCED PAYMENT PLAN ENROLLMENT FORM

DATE: __________________________________ CASE NUMBER: _____________________________________

Last Name: _______________________________ First Name: ________________________________ M. I.: _____

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: _____________________________

Phone #: __________________________________________ Date of Birth: _________________________________

Social Security #: ____________________________ Drivers License #: ____________________________________

Relative/Friends Name and Phone #: ___________________________________________________________________

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE PAYMENTS AS AGREED. PAYMENTS MUST BE PAID EVERY MONTH FOR NO LESS THAN THE AGREED UPON MINIMUM MONTHLY PAYMENT. IF PAYMENTS ARE NOT MADE BY THE AGREED UPON DATE, THE JUDICIAL OFFICER MAY IMPOSE A CIVIL ASSESSMENT IN A AMOUNT UP TO $100.00 PURSUANT TO PC 1214.1 PER CASE.

WARNING: Should you default on your payment plan your case will be forwarded to the Franchise Tax Board or another outside agency for collections.

Initial here that you understand this statement: Verified ID

NOTE: Monthly payment amounts will be calculated based upon the full amount of your fines and fees divided by 12 months (or the term of the contract) but shall be NO LESS THAN $25.00 per month. If you decide to make a payment for more than your minimum monthly payment amount, you are still required to make your next month's payment (unless it is your final payment).

The above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signature:_______________________________________________SIGN Date: __________________________________________

COURT USE ONLY DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE

Processed by: ______________________ Initial Payment: Cash / Check # / MO / CC Amt: $_______

Total Amount of Fines and Fees: _______________ less ________________ = Amount due: ________________

Total Monthly Payments: ___________

Payment Terms: $ _____________ minimum per month, for _____________ months, due on the _____________ of each month.

Final Payment: $ ______________ due on the _____________ month.

Please keep this copy of your contract for future reference.

Payment Options

Checks should be made payable to: Superior Court. Please note that if your case is in failure to pay status, we can no longer accept a personal check. Please remember to always include your name and case number with your payments.

IN PERSON

For Merced Traffic Cases Superior Court Traffic Division 720 West 20th Street Merced, CA 95340

Hours of Operation 7:30AM-3:00PM Monday-Fridays

For Los Banos Traffic Cases Superior Court Traffic Division 1159 G Street Los Banos, CA 95336

Hours of Operation 8:00AM - 3:00PM Monday-Fridays

Cash, checks & credit card [Visa or MasterCard] are accepted at both Court locations DROP BOX LOCATIONS*

720 West 20th Street, Merced 627 West 21st Street, Merced 1159 G Street, Los Banos Located outside the court,

To the right of the glass doors Checks, money order, or cashier's check

• Payments received after 4:00 p.m. will be processed the next business day

  ONLINE (Fees Apply) Credit card [Visa or MasterCard] https://jpportal.mercedcourt.org/mercedprod

  MAIL

  Superior Court of California, Traffic Division 720 West 20th Street Merced, CA 95340 or Superior Court of California, Traffic Division 1159 G Street Los Banos, CA 95336 Check, money order, or cashier's check