Criminal Waiver Of Jury Trial {TC0051}

TC0051 - WAIVER OF JURY TRIALAND DEFENSE COUNSEL'S CERTIFICATE. This form is used in the Massachusetts Trial Court system when a criminal defendant chooses to waive their constitutional right to a trial by jury. By completing this form, the defendant affirms that they understand they have a right to be tried by a jury of six individuals and that they voluntarily elect to have their case decided solely by a judge. The defense counsel is required to certify that they have fully explained the implications of this decision to the defendant, including how a jury functions, the requirement for a unanimous verdict, and how a judge would determine guilt and sentencing if a jury is waived. An optional section allows the judge to confirm, after speaking directly with the defendant, that the waiver is being made knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily. www.FormsWorkflow.com