Order Accepting Plea Of Guilty

IN THE CRIMINAL COURT OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE STATE OF TENNESSEE VS. ____________________________ DEFENDANT ORDER AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF TRIAL AND ACCEPTING PLEA OF GUILTY This cause came on for hearing before the Honorable _______________________________________, Judge of the Criminal Court of Williamson County, Tennessee, on the petition of the defendant, _______________ _______________________, for Waiver of trial by jury and request for acceptance of a plea of guilty, said petition being attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; upon statements made in open Court by the defendant herein; (his/her) attorney of record; the Attorney General representing the State of Tennessee; and from questioning by the Court of defendant and (his/her) counsel in open Court; and IT APPEARING TO THE COURT after careful consideration that the defendant herein has been fully advised and understands (his/her) right to a trial by jury on the merits of the indictment against (him/her), and that the defendant herein does not elect to have a jury determine (his/her) guilt or innocence under a plea of not guilty; and IT FURTHER APPEARING TO THE COURT that the defendant intelligently and understandingly waives (his/her) right to a trial and of (his/her) own free will and choice and without any threats or pressure of any kind or promises of gain or favor from any source does desire to enter a plea of guilty and accept the recommendation of the State as to punishment; IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the petition filed herein be and the same is hereby granted. ENTER this _______day of ____________________, 20_____. CASE N0. ___________________ ________________________________________ Judge American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com