Free Waiver of Preliminary Hearing - Washington

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, Case No. ______________ vs. WAIVER OF PRELIMINARY HEARING ____________________________, Defendant.

I am a defendant charged in this case. The United States Magistrate Judge has explained to me that I have a right to have a preliminary examination and has explained to me the purpose of that proceeding. She/He has also explained to me that I have the right to testify at the preliminary examination and that if I wish, I may call other witnesses on my behalf. I also understand that I may waive the preliminary examination and the fact of such waiver cannot be used against me. I understand that if I waive the preliminary examination, my case will be immediately bound over for further proceedings in the District Court, and that any bond I have signed in this case remains in full force and effect. I hereby waive my right to a preliminary examination.

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_____________________________________ Defense Attorney's signature