Tender Of Plea Or Admission And Waiver Of Rights {JV-005}

JV-005 - TENDER OF PLEA OR ADMISSION & WAIVER OF RIGHTS. This form is used by the Massachusetts Juvenile Court is a legal document completed when a child or defendant chooses to admit to sufficient facts, plead guilty, or plead as a youthful offender instead of going to trial. The form ensures that the defendant’s decision is made knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily. It outlines the charges, the recommendations of the defense and prosecution, and whether the court accepts or rejects the plea. Importantly, it lists the rights the defendant is waiving by entering the plea, such as the right to a trial by jury, the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses, the right to present evidence, and the right to remain silent. The form also advises defendants of potential immigration consequences if they are not U.S. citizens. Defense counsel must certify that they have explained all of these rights to the defendant, while the judge must confirm on the record that the defendant understands and voluntarily waives those rights. The defendant also acknowledges that they are not impaired and are freely choosing to admit or plead. www.FormsWorkflow.com