Free Notice and Consent to Proceed.pdf - Iowa

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA _________________ DIVISION

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, vs. ______________________________, Defendant. No. CR ________________ NOTICE REGARDING ENTRY OF A PLEA OF GUILTY and CONSENT TO PROCEED BEFORE A MAGISTRATE JUDGE

In the event the defendant decides at any time before trial to enter a plea of guilty, the United States Magistrate Judge is authorized, with the consent of the defendant, to conduct the proceedings required by F ED. R. C RIM . P. 11, incident to the making of the plea. If, after conducting such proceedings, the Magistrate Judge recommends that the plea of guilty be accepted, a presentence investigation and report will be ordered pursuant to F ED. R. C RIM . P. 32. The assigned United States District Judge will then act on the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation; and, if the plea of guilty is accepted, will adjudicate guilt and schedule a sentencing hearing. CONSENT I hereby declare my intention to enter a plea of guilty in the above case. I understand that I have the right to have a United States District Judge presiding when I enter my guilty plea and that I can exercise that right without any concern or reservations. I request and consent to the United States Magistrate Judge conducting the proceedings required by F ED. R. C RIM . P. 11, incident to the making of such plea. I understand that if my plea of guilty is then accepted by the District Judge, the District Judge will decide whether to accept or reject any plea agreement I may have with the United States, and will adjudicate guilt and impose sentence.

Date:_________________________

______________________________ Defendant

____________________________ Defendant's Attorney