Advisement And Waiver Of Right To Counsel (Faretta Waiver) (Criminal) {SC-3068}

SC-3068 - ADVISEMENT AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO COUNSEL (Faretta Waiver). This form is used in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, when a criminal defendant voluntarily chooses to give up their constitutional right to be represented by an attorney and instead act as their own lawyer in court. This form is designed to ensure that the defendant fully understands the serious risks and responsibilities of self-representation. It outlines the constitutional rights the defendant is waiving—such as the right to counsel, a speedy trial, and the right to confront witnesses—as well as the many disadvantages and challenges of representing oneself, including the need to follow complex legal procedures without assistance. The form also requires the defendant to provide background information, including education and prior experience representing themselves, and acknowledges the court’s strong recommendation against proceeding without legal counsel. By signing the form, the defendant confirms they have read and understood the warnings, have had an opportunity to ask questions, and are knowingly and voluntarily choosing to proceed in propria persona. The judge must then determine that the waiver is made competently and grant the request for self-representation. wwww.FormsWorkflow.com