Court of Washington
for
Plaintiff,
v.
Defendant. No .
Statement of Defendant on Plea of
Guilty
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:
Count Crime RCW or Ordinance (with subsection)
1
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2
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3
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4
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[ ] In count(s) _________, the defendant committed the offense against another family
or household member as defined in RCW 10.99.020.
The elements are:
[ ] as set out in the charging document.
[ ] as follows:
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5. I Understand That 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 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) My right to appeal is limited.
(b) The crime with which I am charged carries a maximum sentence of _______ days
in jail and a $_____________ fine.
(c) The prosecuting authority will make the following recommendation to the judge:
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(d) The judge does not have to follow anyone’s recommendation as to sentence.
The judge can give me any sentence up to the maximum authorized by law no
matter what the prosecuting authority or anyone else recommends.
(e) The judge may place me on probation for up to five (5) years if I am sentenced for
a domestic violence offense or under RCW 46.61.5055, or up to two (2) years for
all other offenses and impose conditions of probation. If the court orders me to
appear at a hearing regarding my compliance with probation and I fail to attend
the hearing, the term of probation will be tolled until I appear before the court on
the record.
(f) The judge may require me to pay costs, fees and assessments authorized by law.
The judge may also order me to make restitution to any victims who lost money
or property as a result of crimes I committed. The maximum amount of restitution
is double the amount of the loss of all victims or double the amount of my gain.
(g) If I am not a citizen of the United States, a plea of guilty to an offense punishable
as a crime under state law may be grounds for deportation, exclusion from
admission to the United States, or denial of naturalization pursuant to the laws of
the United States.
Notification Relating to Specific Crimes : If any of the Following Paragraphs Apply , the
Box Should Be Checked and the Paragraph Initialed by the Defendant .
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[ ] (h) The crime of _________________________________ has a mandatory
minimum sentence of _____________________ days in jail and $____________
fine plus costs and assessments. The law does not allow any reduction of this
sentence.
[ ] (i) The crime of prostitution, indecent exposure, permitting prostitution and
patronizing a prostitute has a mandatory assessment of $____________. The
court may reduce up to two-thirds of this assessment if the court finds that I am
not able to pay the assessment. RCW 9A.88.120.
[ ] (j) If this crime involves patronizing a prostitute, a condition of my sentence will be
that I not be subsequently arrested for patronizing a prostitute or commercial
sexual abuse of a minor. The court will impose crime-related geographical
restrictions on me, unless the court finds they are not feasible . If this is my first
offense, the court will order me to attend a program designed to educate me
about the negative costs of prostitution.
[ ] (k) If this crime involves a sexual offense, prostitution, or a drug offense associated
with hypodermic needles, I will be required to undergo testing for the human
immunodeficiency (HIV/AIDS) virus.
[ ] (l) This plea of guilty will result in suspension or revocation of my driving license or
privilege by the Department of Licensing for a minimum period of
. Department of Licensing
may impose a longer period of suspension or revocation based upon my record of
conviction. This period may not include suspension or revocation based on other
matters. RCW 46.61.5055(9).
[ ] (m) I understand that RCW 46.20.265 requires that my driver’s license be revoked if
(a) the current offense is a violation under chapters 69.41 [legend drug], 69.50
[violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act], or 69.52 [imitation drugs],
and I was under the age of 21 at the time of the offense OR (b) the current
offense is a violation under RCW 9.41.040 (unlawful possession of firearm), and
I was under the age of 18 at the time of the offense OR (c) the current offense is
a violation under chapter 66.44 RCW [alcohol], and I was under the age of 18 at
the time of the offense, AND if (a), (b), or (c) applies, the court finds that I
previously committed an offense while armed with a firearm, an unlawful
possession of a firearm offense, or an offense in violation of chapters 66.44,
69.41, 69.50, or 69.52 RCW.
[ ] (n) If I am convicted under RCW 26.50.110 for a violation of a domestic violence
protection order issued under chapter 26.50 RCW, the court shall impose a
mandatory fine of $15. RCW 26.50.110.
[ ] (o) I may not possess, own, or have under my control any firearm, and under federal
law any firearm or ammunition, unless my right to do so is restored by the court of
record that ordered the prohibition on possession of a firearm or the superior
court in Washington State where I live, and by a federal court if required. I must
immediately surrender any concealed pistol license.
[ ] (p) If this crime involves a violation of Title 77 RCW, the Department of Fish and
Wildlife may, and in some cases shall, suspend or revoke my privileges under
Fish and Wildlife licensing.
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[ ] (q) If this crime involves a drug offense, my eligibility for state and federal education
benefits will be affected. 20 U.S.C. § 1091(r).
[ ] (r) This plea of guilty is considered a conviction under RCW 46.25.010 and I will be
disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle. RCW 46.25.090. I am
required to notify the Department of Licensing and my employer of this guilty
plea within 30 days after the judge signs this document. RCW 46.25.030.
[ ] (s) If this case involves driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or being in
actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or
drugs, I have been informed and understand that I will be subject to:
[ ] the penalties described in the “DUI” Attachment or the “Washington State
Misdemeanor DUI Sentencing Attachment.”
OR
[ ] these penalties: Mandatory minimum sentence:
_________________ days in jail.
_________________days of electronic home monitoring.
$ _______________ monetary penalty.
If 24/7 sobriety program is available, if I have 2 prior offenses, a 6-month
period of 24/7 sobriety program monitoring; or 6 months of ignition interlock
device requirement; or both.
Comply with the rules and requirements of the Department of Licensing
regarding the installation and use of a functioning ignition interlock device on
all motor vehicles that I operate.
The Department of Licensing will suspend or revoke my driving privilege for
the period of time stated in paragraph 6(l).
If I have no prior offenses: instead of the minimum jail term, the judge may order
me to serve ___________________ days in electronic home monitoring or
______________ days on 24/7 sobriety program monitoring.
If I have prior offense(s):
The judge shall order me to submit to an expanded alcohol assessment and
comply with treatment deemed appropriate by that assessment.
If I have one prior offense, instead of mandatory jail and electronic home
monitoring, the judge may order me to serve not less than ____ days in jail,
and either _____ days of electronic home monitoring or a 120-day period of
24/7 sobriety program monitoring or a 120-day period of ignition interlock
device requirement, or both.
If I have two prior offenses, instead of mandatory electronic home
monitoring, the judge may order me to serve additional jail time.
If the judge orders me to refrain from consuming any alcohol, the judge may order
me to submit to alcohol monitoring. I shall be required to pay for the monitoring
unless the judge specifies that the cost will be paid with funds from another
source.
The judge may waive electronic home monitoring or order me to obtain an alcohol
monitoring device with wireless reporting technology, if that device is reasonably
available, if I do not have a dwelling, telephone service, or any other necessity to
operate electronic home monitoring. The judge may waive electronic home
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monitoring if I live out of state, or if the judge determines I would violate the terms
of electronic home monitoring. If the judge waives electronic home monitoring, he
or she will impose an alternative sentence which may include use of an ignition
interlock device, additional jail time, work crew, work camp, or 24/7 sobriety
program.
I understand that the 24/7 sobriety program is a program which requires tests of
my blood, breath, urine or other bodily substances to find out if I have alcohol,
marijuana, or any controlled substance in my body. Testing must take place at
designated location/s. I may be required to pay the fees and costs for the
program.
The judge will order as conditions of probation that I (i) shall not drive a motor
vehicle without a valid license; (ii) shall not drive a motor vehicle without proof of
liability insurance or other financial responsibility; (iii) shall not drive or be in
physical control of a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more
or a THC concentration of 5.00 nanograms per milliliter of whole blood or higher,
within two hours after driving; (iv) shall submit to a breath or blood alcohol test
upon the reasonable request of a law enforcement officer; (v) shall not drive a
motor vehicle without a functioning ignition interlock device as required by the
Department of Licensing. For each violation of the above mandatory conditions,
the court shall order my confinement for a minimum of 30 days, which may not
be suspended or deferred. For each incident involving a violation, the court shall
suspend my license for 30 days.
[ ] (t) If this case involves reckless driving and the original charge was driving while
under the influence of alcohol and/or being in actual physical control of a vehicle
while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and I have one or more prior
offenses, as defined in RCW 46.61.5055(14), within 7 years; or if the original
charge was vehicular homicide (RCW 46.61.520) or vehicular assault
(RCW 46.61.522) committed while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or
any drug, I have been informed and understand that I will be subject to the
penalties for Reckless Driving described in the “DUI” Attachment or the
“Washington State Misdemeanor DUI Sentencing Attachment.”
[ ] (u) If this case involves negligent driving in the first degree, and I have one or more
prior offenses, as defined in RCW 46.61.5055(14), within 7 years, I have been
informed and understand that I will be subject to the penalties for Negligent
Driving–1st Degree described in the “DUI” Attachment or the “Washington State
Misdemeanor DUI Sentencing Attachment.”
[ ] (v) If this case involves a conviction for operating a vehicle without an ignition
interlock device under RCW 46.20.740, then my sentence will run consecutive
to any sentences imposed under RCW 46.20.750, 46.61.502, 46.61.504, or
46.61.5055. RCW 46.20.740(3).
[ ] (w) If this case involves a conviction for tampering with or circumventing an ignition
interlock device under RCW 46.20.750, then my sentence will run consecutive
to any sentences imposed under RCW 46.20.740(3), 46.61.502, 46.61.504,
46.61.5055, 46.61.520(1), or 46.61.522(1)(b).
[ ] (x) If this crime involves sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree,
communication with a minor for immoral purposes, or attempt, solicitation, or
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conspiracy to commit a sex offense, or a kidnapping offense involving a minor, as
defined in RCW 9A.44.128, I will be required to register with the county sheriff as
described in the “Offender Registration” Attachment.
[ ] (y) Pursuant to RCW 43.43.754, if this crime is an offense which requires sex or
kidnapping offender registration, or is one of the following offenses: assault in
the fourth degree where domestic violence was pleaded and proved, assault in
the fourth degree with sexual motivation, communication with a minor for immoral
purposes, custodial sexual misconduct in the second degree, failure to register,
harassment, patronizing a prostitute, sexual misconduct with a minor in the
second degree, stalking, or violation of a sexual assault protection order granted
under chapter 7.90 RCW, I will be required to have a biological sample collected
for purposes of DNA identification analysis, unless it is established that the
Washington State Patrol crime laboratory already has a sample from me for a
qualifying offense .
[ ] (z) Travel Restrictions : I will be required to contact my probation officer, the probation
director or designee, or the court if there is no probation department, to request
permission to travel or transfer to another state if I am placed on probation for one
year or more and this crime involves: (i) an offense in which a person has
incurred direct or threatened physical or psychological harm; (ii) an offense that
involves the use or possession of a firearm; (iii) a second or subsequent
misdemeanor offense of driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol; (iv) a sexual
offense that requires the offender to register as a sex offender in the sending
state. I understand that I will be required to pay an application fee with my
travel or transfer request.
7. I plead guilty to the crime(s) of as
charged in the complaint(s) or citation(s) and notice. I have received a copy of that
complaint or citation and notice.
[ ] The complaint or citation and notice was orally amended and I waive filing of a
written amended complaint or citation and notice.
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. Statement of Facts : The judge has asked me to state in my own words what I did that
makes me guilty of the crime(s). This is my statement (state the specific facts that
support each element of the crime(s)):
.
[ ] I committed this crime against a family or household member as defined in RCW
10.99.020.
[ ] Instead of making a statement, I agree that the court may review the police reports
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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, or I have read, all of the
above paragraphs. 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.
Date:
Defendant
I have read and discussed this statement with
the defendant and believe that the defendant is
competent and fully understands the statement.
Prosecuting Authority Defendant's Lawyer
Type or Print Name WSBA No. Type or Print Name WSBA No.
The foregoing statement was signed by the defendant in open court in the presence of the
defendant’s lawyer, if represented, and the undersigned judge. The defendant asserted that
(check the appropriate box):
[ ] (a) The defendant had previously read; or
[ ] (b) The defendant’s lawyer had previously read to him or her; or
[ ] (c) An interpreter had previously read to the defendant the entire statement above and that
the defendant understood it in full.
In t erpreter Declaration : I am a certified or registered interpreter, or have been found otherwise
qualified by the court to interpret in the ____________________________ language, which the
defendant understands. I have translated this document for the defendant from English into that
language. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that the
foregoing is true and correct.
Signed at (city) ____________________, (state) ____________, on (date)
_________________.
_______________________________________
____________________________________
Interpreter Print Name
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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