Waiver Of Personal Presence {CR-51}

CR-51 Form CR-51 Adopted for Mandatory Use [Rev. January 1, 2018] SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF NAPA FOR COURT USE ONLY PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA v. DEFENDANT: CASE NUMBER: PID & EVENT NUMBER: WAIVER OF PERSONAL PRESENCE INSTRUCTIONS: Read this form. If you understand it, sign and date the form below. If you have any questions about your case, or the information on this form, ask your attorney or the judge. I, the undersigned defendant, having been advised of my right to be present at all stages of the proceedings, including but not limited to presentation of and arguments on questions of law, and to be confronted by and cross-examine all witnesses, hereby waive my right to be present at the hearing of any motion or other proceeding in this cause, including when the case is set for preliminary examination, when a continuance is ordered, when a motion for reduction of bail or for a personal recognizance release is heard, when pleas of any kind (from not guilty to guilty) are entered on my behalf, and when questions of law are presented to or considered by the Court. I hereby request the Court to proceed during my absences as permitted pursuant to this waiver, and I hereby agree that my interest will be deemed represented at all times by the presence of my attorney the same as if I were personally present, and I further agree that notice to my attorney that his or her presence in court on a particular day at a particular time is required, will be deemed notice to myself of the requirement of my appearance at said time and place. I have read and understand the paragraphs above. Date Defendants Signature Date Attorneys Name Attorneys Signature INTERPRETERS STATEMENT I, having been duly sworn or having a written oath on file, certify that I truly translated this form to the defendant in the following language: Spanish Other (specify) Date Interpreters Name Interpreters Signature American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com