Free Consent to Proceed before US Magistrate in a Misdemeanor Case- Class A Misdemeanor Information - Washington

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 CONSENT TO PROCEED BEFORE A UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE IN A MISDEMEANOR CASE Approved by: ______________________________ U.S. Magistrate Judge Date: ________________________ v. __________________________, Defendant. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

No. ______________________ CONSENT TO PROCEED BEFORE A UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE IN A MISDEMEANOR CASE

The United States Magistrate Judge has explained to me the nature of the offense(s) with which I am charged and the maximum possible penalties which might be imposed if I am found guilty. The Magistrate Judge has informed me of my right to the assistance of counsel. The Magistrate Judge has informed me of my right to trial, judgment, and sentencing before a United States District Judge or a United States Magistrate Judge. I HEREBY: Waive (give up) my right to trial, judgment and sentencing before a United States District Judge, and I consent to trial, judgment, and sentencing before a United States Magistrate Judge. ______________________________ Defendant Date: ________________________ ______________________________ Counsel for Defendant Date: ________________________