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CR-101 - Plea Form, With Explanations and Waiver of Rights—Felony (Criminal)

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Plea Form, With Explanations and Waiver of Rights—Felony (Criminal)

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    Form ID: CR-101 Title: Plea Form, With Explanations and Waiver of Rights—Felony (Criminal) Effective Date: 2025-07-01 Mandatory Form: no Languages: 汉语, 한국어, español, Tiếng Việt Info Page: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/jcc-form/CR-101 Primary Download URL: https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/cr101.pdf Alternate…

  • #2

    1. CHARGES AND MAXIMUM TERM. I want to plead guilty or no contest ("nolo contendere") to the charges and admit the following prior convictions, enhancements, allegations, and circumstances in aggravation listed below. I understand that the minimum and maximum penalties for the charges to which I am pleading guilty o…

  • #3

    (1) I understand the maximum and minimum sentences for the charges, enhancements, and allegations stated on page 1. No one has made any other promises to me about what sentence the court may order. (2) I understand that I am not eligible for probation. (3) I understand that I will not be granted probation unless th…

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    I understand that a no contest plea is the same as pleading guilty and that if I plead no contest, I will be convicted and my no contest plea could be used against me in a civil case. Page 2 of 8 CR-101 [Rev. July 1, 2025] PLEA FORM, WITH EXPLANATIONS AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS—FELONY (Criminal) CR-101 PEOPLE OF THE S…

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    (2) I understand that if I am convicted of a violent felony, jail or prison conduct/work-time credit I may accrue will not exceed 15 percent. (3) I understand that if I am admitting a prior strike conviction, prison work-time credit that I may accrue will not exceed 20 percent of the total term of imprisonment. (4…

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    frames, and any item that may be used as or easily turned into a receiver or frame (see Penal Code section 16531). I must relinquish any firearms and firearm parts I own, possess, or have under my custody or control (see Penal Code section 29810). l. Body Armor Prohibition and Relinquishment I understand that a co…

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    I understand that I have a right to present evidence and to have the court issue subpoenas to bring to court all witnesses and evidence favorable to me, at no cost to me. I also have the right to testify on my own behalf. Page 4 of 8 CR-101 [Rev. July 1, 2025] PLEA FORM, WITH EXPLANATIONS AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS—FELON…

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    been charged. I understand that I have all of the above constitutional rights at the preliminary hearing, except for the right to a jury trial. I give up my right to a preliminary hearing and the constitutional rights listed in item 5 (on page 4). 8. WAIVER OF CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY RIGHTS I give up, for eac…

  • #9

    offense and I understand that my attorney will stipulate that there is a factual basis for the plea. (N.C. v. Alford (1970) 400 U.S. 25; People v. West (1970) 3 Cal.3d 595.) 10. AFTER THE PLEA a. Surrender I understand that the court is allowing me to surrender at a later date to begin serving time in custody. I …

  • #10

    charged with homicide, up to and including the crime of murder, within the meaning of section 187 of the Penal Code. Page 6 of 8 CR-101 [Rev. July 1, 2025] PLEA FORM, WITH EXPLANATIONS AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS—FELONY (Criminal) CR-101 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA v. Defendant: CASE NUMBER: DEFENDANT'S STATEME…

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    I agree do not agree with the terms of the plea agreement and the indicated sentence. (SIGNATURE OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY) Date: (TYPE OR PRINT NAME) Page 7 of 8 CR-101 [Rev. July 1, 2025] PLEA FORM, WITH EXPLANATIONS AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS—FELONY (Criminal) CR-101 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA v. Defendant: C…