YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A FREE ATTORNEY TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR ARRAIGNMENT TODAY
Your case will not be called until both this and the Advice of Rights form are signed, and submitted to the Court and placed in the file.
If you already have an attorney representing you in this matter you do not have to read this notice. Please check the third box “I already have an attorney” at the bottom of this form, sign it, and submit it to the Court with your Advice of Rights form.
At the arraignment the Court will tell you the crime(s) you are being accused of, the possible penalties for those crimes, and verify that you have read and understand your rights. The Court will also address possible bail and/or conditions of your release.
1. If you DO NOT have an attorney representing you, please continue READING this notice, CHECK the appropriate box below, SIGN it, and submit it to the Court as soon as possible.
A free attorney is available today and will meet with you for a consultation prior to your arraignment and will assist you during the arraignment and bail proceedings if that is what you want to do.
2. If you DO wish to have a free attorney assist you today, please check the first box below, sign this form and submit it to the Court.
This appointment is a limited appointment and only to assist you today with your arraignment. If you want the attorney to represent you in all legal matters regarding this case you will have to fill out a Petition for an Appointed Attorney. If you DO NOT wish to have a free attorney assist you today, you must check the second box located below, sign this form and submit it to the Court.
3. If you DO NOT wish to have a free attorney assist you today, you must check the second box located below, sign this form and submit it to the Court.
4. If you have any questions about your right to an attorney please ask the Appointed Attorney, Judge or Magistrate when you appear before them. No one else in the Court is qualified to answer your questions.