Criminal
CR-101: Plea Form, With Explanations and Waiver of Rights—Felony (Criminal)
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This form allows a defendant to enter a guilty plea in a felony criminal case while confirming they understand the charges, their rights, and the consequences of pleading guilty. Judges, defense attorneys, and criminal defendants use this form to create an official record that the defendant knowingly and voluntarily gave up their right to a trial before accepting a felony conviction.
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Forms that go with CR-101
CR-115RequiredDefendant's Statement of AssetsThe Advisement and Waiver of Rights (CR-115) is required to document that the defendant has been informed of and has waived their constitutional rights, typically filed at the same proceeding as the complaint.›CR-110Next stepOrder for Victim RestitutionThe Plea Form – Felony/Misdemeanor (CR-110) is used to record the defendant's plea entry, which is a standard next step immediately following the filing of a Misdemeanor Complaint.›CR-100AlternativeFingerprint FormThe Plea Form for Misdemeanors (CR-100) is the alternative version of the plea form used when the offense is a misdemeanor rather than a felony, and may be referenced or substituted depending on the charge level.›
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