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DEFENDANT CASE NUMBER:

WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HAVE LAWYER PLEASE READ AND INTIAL

_____ 1. I understand that I am charged in this case with having violated section _____________, a misdemeanor. 2. I understand that the possible consequences of a conviction of this include the following: _____ (a) Jail and/or fine: the judge may sentence me to serve a maximum of __________________ in jail and pay a __________________ fine plus penalty. _____ (b) I will be required to register as a _________________ offender pursuant to section ___________.

_____ (c) Other possible consequences:______________________________________________________.

_____ (d) Probation: The judge may require me to participate in educational and treatment programs. The

judge may place me on probation for up to three years, requiring me to comply with various terms

and conditions during that time.

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_____ 3. The court has explained the nature and elements of the offense(s) charged against me and the pleas and defenses available to me. _____ 4. I UNDERSTAND MY CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO HAVE A LAWYER DEFEND ME AT ALL STAGES OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND THAT IF I AM UNABLE TO AFFORD A LAWYER, THE COURT WILL APPOINT ONE FOR ME. _____ 5. Having in mind each of the above items, I knowingly and intelligently GIVE UP (WAIVE) my right to have a LAWYER defend me in these proceedings and request that I be permitted to represent myself.

Dated:____________________________ _______________________________________Signature
Defendant

INTERPRETER’S STATEMENT (IF APPLICABLE)

I, __________________________________, having been duly sworn, truly translated this form to the defendant in the

_____________________ language. The defendant indicated that (s)he understood the contents of the form, and (s)he

then initialed the form.

DATE: ___________________________ SIGNED: __________________________________________________ Court Interpreter

FINDINGS AND ORDER

The Court finds that Defendant understands the nature of the charge(s) against him, the elements of the offense(s), the pleas and defenses available thereto, and the consequences of conviction thereof.

Defendant’s waiver of his right to counsel is intelligently and understandingly made.

IT IS ORDERED THAT:

Defendant’s waiver of his right to counsel be accepted and filed, and the defendant be permitted to represent himself.

Dated: ________________________________ __________________________________________Signature Judge of the Superior Court

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