Superior Court of Washington
for
State of Washington ,
Plaintiff
vs.
.
Defendant No.
Statement of Defendant on Plea of
Guilty to Sex Offense
( STTDFG )
1. My true name is: _______________________________________________________________.
2. My age is: ___________________________________.
3. The last level of education I completed was ________________.
4. I Have Been Informed and Fully Understand That :
(a) I have the right to representation by a lawyer and that if I cannot afford to pay for a lawyer,
one will be provided at no expense to me.
(b) I am charged with:
.
The elements are:
.
5. I Understand I Have the Following Important Rights, and I Give Them All Up
by Pleading Guilty :
(a) The right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury in the county where the crime is
alleged to have been committed;
(b) The right to remain silent before and during trial, and the right to refuse to testify against
myself;
(c) The right at trial to hear and question the witnesses who testify against me;
(d) The right at trial to testify and to have witnesses testify for me. These witnesses can be
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made to appear at no expense to me;
(e) I am presumed innocent unless the charge is proven beyond a reasonable doubt or I enter a
plea of guilty;
(f) The right to appeal a finding of guilt after a trial.
6. In Considering the Consequences of my Guilty Plea, I Understand That :
(a) Eac h crime with which I am charged carries a maximum sentence, a fine, and a
Standard Sentence Range as follows :
COUNT
NO. OFFENDER
SCORE STANDARD RANGE ACTUAL
CONFINEMENT (not including
enhancements) PLUS
Enhancements* TOTAL ACTUAL
CONFINEMENT
(standard range including
enhancements) COMMUNITY CUSTODY RANGE (Only
applicable for crimes committed on or after July 1,
2000. For crimes committed prior to July 1, 2000,
see paragraph 6(f).) MAXIMUM
TERM AND FINE
1
2
3
*(F) Firearm, (D) other deadly weapon, (SM) Sexual Motivation, RCW 9.94A.533(8).
(b) The standard sentence range is based on the crime charged and my criminal history.
Criminal history includes prior convictions and juvenile adjudications or convictions,
whether in this state, in federal court, or elsewhere.
(c) The prosecuting attorney's statement of my criminal history is attached to this agreement.
Unless I have attached a different statement, I agree that the prosecuting attorney's
statement is correct and complete. If I have attached my own statement, I assert that it is
correct and complete. If I am convicted of any additional crimes between now and the
time I am sentenced, I am obligated to tell the sentencing judge about those convictions.
(d) If I am convicted of any new crimes before sentencing, or if any additional criminal history
is discovered, both the standard sentence range and the prosecuting attorney's
recommendation may increase. Even so, my plea of guilty to this charge is binding on me.
I cannot change my mind if additional criminal history is discovered even though the
standard sentencing range and the prosecuting attorney's recommendation increase or a
mandatory sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole is required by
law.
(e) In addition to sentencing me to confinement, the judge will order me to pay $500.00 as a
victim's compensation fund assessment. If this crime resulted in injury to any person or
damage to or loss of property, the judge will order me to make restitution, unless
extraordinary circumstances exist which make restitution inappropriate. The amount of
restitution may be up to double my gain or double the victim’s loss. The judge may also
order that I pay a fine, court costs, attorney fees and the costs of incarceration.
(f) For sex offenses committed prior to July 1, 2000 : In addition to sentencing me to
confinement, the judge may order me to serve up to one year of community supervision if
the total period of confinement ordered is not more than 12 months. If the period of
confinement is more than one year, the judge will order me to serve three years of
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community custody or up to the period of earned early release, whichever is longer.
During the period of community custody, I will be under the supervision of the Department
of Corrections, and I will have restrictions and requirements placed upon me.
For sex offenses committed on or after July 1, 2000 but prior to September 1, 2001 : In
addition to sentencing me to confinement, the judge may order me to serve up to one year
of community custody if the total period of confinement ordered is not more than 12
months. If the period of confinement is over one year, the judge will sentence me to
community custody for a period of 36 to 48 months or up to the period of earned release,
whichever is longer. During the period of community custody to which I am sentenced, I
will be under the supervision of the Department of Corrections, and I will have restrictions
and requirements placed upon me.
For sex offenses committed on or after September 1, 2001 :
(i) Sentencing under RCW 9.94A.712: If this offense is for any of the offenses listed in
subsections (aa) or (bb), below, the judge will impose a maximum term of confinement
consisting of the statutory maximum sentence of the offense and a minimum term of
confinement either within the standard range for the offense or outside the standard range if
an exceptional sentence is appropriate. The minimum term of confinement that is imposed
may be increased by the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board if the Board determines by
a preponderance of the evidence that it is more likely than not that I will commit sex
offenses if released from custody. In addition to the period of confinement, I will be
sentenced to community custody for any period of time I am released from total
confinement before the expiration of the maximum sentence. During the period of
community custody I will be under the supervision of the Department of Corrections and I
will have restrictions and requirements placed upon me, which may include electronic
monitoring, and I may be required to participate in rehabilitative programs.
(aa) If the current offense is any of these offenses or attempt to commit any of these
offenses:
Rape in the first degree Rape in the second degree
Rape of a child in the first degree
committed when I was at least 18 years old Rape of a child in the second degree
committed when I was at least 18 years old
Child molestation in the first degree
committed when I was at least 18 years old Indecent liberties by forcible compulsion
Any of the following offenses with a finding of sexual motivation:
Murder in the first degree Murder in the second degree
Homicide by abuse Kidnapping in the first degree
Kidnapping in the second degree Assault in the first degree
Assault in the second degree Assault of a child in the first degree
Assault of a child in the second degree Burglary in the first degree
(bb) If the current offense is any sex offense and I have a prior conviction for any of
these offenses or attempt to commit any of these offenses:
Rape in the first degree Rape in the second degree
Rape of a child in the first degree Rape of a child in the second degree
Child molestation in the first degree Indecent liberties by forcible compulsion
Any of the following offenses with a finding of sexual motivation:
Murder in the first degree Murder in the second degree
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Homicide by abuse Kidnapping in the first degree
Kidnapping in the second degree Assault in the first degree
Assault in the second degree Assault of a child in the first degree
Assault of a child in the second degree Burglary in the first degree
(ii) If this offense is for a sex offense that is not listed in paragraph 6(f)(i), then in addition
to sentencing me to a term of confinement, the judge may order me to serve up to one year
of community custody if the total period of confinement ordered is not more than 12
months. If the period of confinement is over one year, the judge will sentence me to
community custody for a period of 36 to 48 months or up to the period of earned release,
whichever is longer. During the period of community custody to which I am sentenced, I
will be under the supervision of the Department of Corrections, and I will have restrictions
and requirements placed upon me, which may include electronic monitoring.
For sex offenses committed on or after March 20, 2006:
For the following offenses and special allegations, the minimum term shall be either the
maximum of the standard sentence range for the offense or 25 years, whichever is greater:
1) If the offense is rape of a child in the first degree, rape of a child in the second degree
or child molestation in the first degree and the offense includes a special allegation that the
offense was predatory.
2) If the offense is rape in the first degree, rape in the second decree, indecent liberties by
forcible compulsion, or kidnapping in the first degree with sexual motivation and the
offense includes special allegation that the victim of the offense was under 15 years of age
at the time of the offense.
3) If the offense is rape in the first degree, rape in the second degree with forcible
compulsion, indecent liberties with forcible compulsion, or kidnapping in the first degree
with sexual motivation and this offense includes a special allegation that the victim of the
offense was, at the time of the offense, developmentally disabled, mentally disordered, or a
frail elder or vulnerable adult.
(g) The prosecuting attorney will make the following recommendation to the judge:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.
[ ] The prosecutor will recommend as stated in the plea agreement, which is incorporated
by reference.
(h) The judge does not have to follow anyone’s recommendation as to sentence. The judge
must impose a sentence within the standard range unless there is a finding of substantial
and compelling reasons not to do so. I understand the following regarding exceptional
sentences:
( i ) The judge may impose an exceptional sentence below the standard range if the
judge finds mitigating circumstances supporting an exceptional sentence.
( ii ) The judge may impose an exceptional sentence above the standard range if I am
being sentenced for more than one crime and I have an offender score of more
than nine.
( iii ) The judge may also impose an exceptional sentence above the standard range if
the State and I stipulate that justice is best served by imposition of an
exceptional sentence and the judge agrees that an exceptional sentence is
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consistent with and in furtherance of the interests of justice and the purposes of
the Sentencing Reform Act.
( iv ) The judge may also impose an exceptional sentence above the standard range if
the State has given notice that it will seek an exceptional sentence, the notice
states aggravating circumstances upon which the requested sentence will be
based, and facts supporting an exceptional sentence are proven beyond a
reasonable doubt to a unanimous jury, to a judge if I waive a jury, or by
stipulated facts.
I understand that if a standard range sentence is imposed, the sentence cannot be
appealed by anyone. If an exceptional sentence is imposed after a contested hearing,
either the State or I can appeal the sentence.
(i) If I am not a citizen of the United States, a plea of guilty to an offense punishable as a
crime under state law is grounds for deportation, exclusion from admission to the United
States, or denial of naturalization pursuant to the laws of the United States.
(j) I understand that I may not possess, own, or have under my control any firearm unless my
right to do so is restored by a court of record and that I must immediately surrender any
concealed pistol license. RCW 9.41.040.
(k) I understand that I will be ineligible to vote until that right is restored in a manner
provided by law. If I am registered to vote, my voter registration will be cancelled.
Wash. Const. art. VI, § 3, RCW 29A.04.079, 29A.08.520.
(l) Public assistance will be suspended during any period of imprisonment.
(m) I will be required to register where I reside, study or work. The specific registration
requirements are described in the “Offender Registration” Attachment.
(n) I will be required to have a biological sample collected for purposes of DNA identification
analysis. For offenses committed on or after July 1, 2002, I will be required to pay a
$100.00 DNA collection fee, unless the court finds that imposing the fee will cause me
undue hardship.
(o) I will be required to undergo testing for the human immunodeficiency (HIV/AIDS) virus.
Notification Relating to Specific Crimes. If Any of the Following Paragraphs Do
Not Apply , They Should Be Stricken and Initialed by the Defendant and the Judge.
[p] This offense is a most serious offense or strike as defined by RCW 9.94A.030, and if I
have at least two prior convictions for most serious offenses, whether in this state, in
federal court, or elsewhere, the offense for which I am charged carries a mandatory
sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. In addition, if this offense
is (i) rape in the first degree, rape of a child in the first degree, rape in the second degree,
rape of a child in the second degree, indecent liberties by forcible compulsion, or child
molestation in the first degree, or (ii) murder in the first degree, murder in the second
degree, homicide by abuse, kidnapping in the first degree, kidnapping in the second degree,
assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, assault of a child in the first degree,
assault of a child in the second degree, or burglary in the first degree, with a finding of
sexual motivation, or (iii) any attempt to commit any of the offenses listed in this sentence
and I have at least one prior conviction for one of these listed offenses in this state, in
federal court, or elsewhere, the offense for which I am charged carries a mandatory
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sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
[q] Special sex offender sentencing alternative:
In addition to other eligibility requirements under RCW 9.94A.670, to be eligible
for the special sex offender sentencing alternative, I understand that I must voluntarily and
affirmatively admit that I committed all of the elements of the crime(s) to which I am
pleading guilty. I make my voluntary and affirmative admission in my statement in
paragraph 11.
For offenses committed before September 1, 2001 : The judge may suspend
execution of the standard range term of confinement under the special sex offender
sentencing alternative (SSOSA) if I qualify under former RCW 9.94A.120(8) (for offenses
committed before July 1, 2001) or RCW 9.94A.670 (for offenses committed on or after
July 1, 2001). If the judge suspends execution of the standard range term of confinement, I
will be placed on community custody for the length of the suspended sentence or three
years, whichever is greater; I will be ordered to serve up to 180 days of total confinement; I
will be ordered to participate in sex offender treatment; I will have restrictions and
requirements placed upon me; and I will be subject to all of the conditions described in
paragraph 6(e). Additionally, the judge could require me to devote time to a specific
occupation and to pursue a prescribed course of study or occupational training. If a
violation of the sentence occurs during community custody, the judge may revoke the
suspended sentence.
For offenses committed on or after September 1, 2001 : The judge may suspend execution
of the standard range term of confinement or the minimum term of confinement under the
special sex offender sentencing alternative (SSOSA) if I qualify under RCW 9.94A.670. If
the judge suspends execution of the standard range term of confinement for a sex offense
that is not listed in paragraph 6(f)(i), I will be placed on community custody for the length
of the suspended sentence or three years, whichever is greater. If the judge suspends
execution of minimum term of confinement for a sex offense listed in paragraph 6(f)(i), I
will be placed on community custody for the length of the statutory maximum sentence of
the offense. In addition to the term of community custody, I will be ordered to serve up to
180 days of total confinement; I will be ordered to participate in sex offender treatment; I
will have restrictions and requirements placed upon me, which may include electronic
monitoring; and I will be subject to all of the conditions described in paragraph 6(e).
Additionally, the judge could require me to devote time to a specific occupation and to
pursue a prescribed course of study or occupational training. If a violation of the sentence
occurs during community custody, the judge may revoke the suspended sentence.
[r] If this is a crime of domestic violence, the court may order me to pay a domestic violence
assessment of up to $100.00. If I, or the victim of the offense, have a minor child, the
court may order me to participate in a domestic violence perpetrator program approved
under RCW 26.50.150.
[s] If I am subject to community custody and the judge finds that I have a chemical
dependency that has contributed to the offense, the judge may order me to participate in
rehabilitative programs or otherwise to perform affirmative conduct reasonably related to
the circumstances of the crime for which I am pleading guilty.
[t] If this offense involves a motor vehicle, my driver’s license or privilege to drive will be
suspended or revoked.
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[u] The crime of ________________________________ has a mandatory minimum sentence
of at least ___________ years of total confinement. The law does not allow any reduction
of this sentence. This mandatory minimum sentence is not the same as the mandatory
sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole described in paragraph 6[p].
[v] I am being sentenced for two or more serious violent offenses arising from separate and
distinct criminal conduct and the sentences imposed on counts _____ and _____ will run
consecutively unless the judge finds substantial and compelling reasons to do otherwise.
[w] I understand that the offense(s) I am pleading guilty to include a deadly weapon, firearm or
sexual motivation enhancement. Deadly weapon, firearm, or sexual motivation
enhancements are mandatory, they must be served in total confinement, and they must run
consecutively to any other sentence and to any other deadly weapon, firearm, or sexual
motivation enhancements.
7. I plead guilty to:
count
count
count
in the ________________________ Information. I have received a copy of that Information.
8. I make this plea freely and voluntarily.
9. No one has threatened harm of any kind to me or to any other person to cause me to make this plea.
10. No person has made promises of any kind to cause me to enter this plea except as set forth in this
statement.
11. The judge has asked me to state what I did in my own words that makes me guilty of this crime.
This is my statement: ____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
[ ] Instead of making a statement, I agree that the court may review the police reports and/or a
statement of probable cause supplied by the prosecution to establish a factual basis for the plea.
12. My lawyer has explained to me, and we have fully discussed, all of the above paragraphs and the
“Offender Registration” Attachment. I understand them all. I have been given a copy of this
"Statement of Defendant on Plea of Guilty." I have no further questions to ask the judge.
Defendant
I have read and discussed this statement with the
defendant and believe that the defendant is
competent and fully understands the statement.
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Prosecuting Attorney WSBA No. Defendant's Lawyer WSBA No.
Print Name Print Name
The foregoing statement was signed by the defendant in open court in the presence of the defendant's
lawyer and the undersigned judge. The defendant asserted that [check appropriate box]:
(a) The defendant had previously read the entire statement above and that the defendant understood it
in full;
(b) The defendant's lawyer had previously read to him or her the entire statement above and that the
defendant understood it in full; or
(c) An interpreter had previously read to the defendant the entire statement above and that the
defendant understood it in full. The Interpreter’s Declaration is attached.
I find the defendant's plea of guilty to be knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily made. Defendant
understands the charges and the consequences of the plea. There is a factual basis for the plea. The
defendant is guilty as charged.
Dated:
Judge
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Interpreter’s Declaration
I am a certified interpreter or have been found otherwise qualified by the court to interpret in the
_________________________________ language, which the defendant understands, and I have translated
the _________________________________________ for the defendant from English into that language.
(Identify document being translated)
The defendant has acknowledged his or her understanding of both the translation and the subject matter of
this document. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that the
foregoing is true and correct.
Dated:
Interpreter
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