Waiver Of Defendants Right To Be Present In Court {CCTR 0002}

CCTR 0002 - WAIVER OF DEFENDANT’S RIGHT TO BE PRESENT IN COURT. This form is used in the Traffic Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, and allows a defendant to formally waive their constitutional right to be physically present in the courtroom for a guilty plea proceeding related to a misdemeanor charge. This form is intended for situations where the defendant chooses to appear remotely using teleconferencing technology, rather than being present in person. By signing the form, the defendant confirms that they understand their rights, are not being forced or coerced, and voluntarily choose to plead guilty remotely. The form also affirms that the defendant is aware they may consult privately with their attorney during the proceeding and may stop the process at any time before the plea is accepted by the court. www.FormsWorkflow.com