Approved for Optional Use
Form L-524 (July 2016)
Faretta Waiver (Contempt)
www.occourts.org
ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name & Address):
Telephone No.: Fax No. (Optional):
E-Mail Address (Optional):
ATTORNEY FOR (Name): Bar No:
FOR COURT USE ONLY
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE
JUSTICE CENTER:
Central - 700 Civic Center Dr. West, Santa Ana, CA 92701-4045
Lamoreaux - 341 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868-3205
PLAINTIFF / PETITIONER:
DEFENDANT / RESPONDENT:
OTHER PARTY/PARENT:
FARETTA WAIVER (CONTEMPT)
CASE NUMBER:
You have stated to the court that you do not wish to be represented by an attorney even though one
would be provided to you at no expense if you cannot afford one and that you wish to represent yourself.
In making this decision to be your own attorney, you must consider the following:
1.
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(Initials)
2.
You are not entitled to any special privileges or treatment from the judge.
The judge will require you to follow all the technical rules of law, procedure
and evidence in the defense of your case and in the presentation of your
defense. The judge will not aid you in your efforts to defend yourself.
______
(Initials)
3.
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(Initials)
4.
An allegation that you were denied effective assistance of counsel, that is,
you were incompetent as trial attorney, will not result in a new trial with
competent counsel.
______
(Initials)
5.
If you change your mind during the hearing, you may not be permitted to
obtain a postponement of the hearing while you obtain an attorney.
______
(Initials)
6.
Your right to represent yourself may be ended, an attorney appointed for
you, and you may be excluded from the courtroom if you misbehave during
this case or seriously disrupt the trial.
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(Initials)
Approved for Optional Use
Form L-524 (July 2016)
Faretta Waiver (Contempt)
www.occourts.org
Answer the following questions:
7.
Have you ever represented yourself before in any court proceeding?
Yes No
8.
You are charged with contempt of court.
Have you considered any possible defense?
Yes No
9.
Yes No
10.
Indicate the number of years of formal education you have had.
Elementary School ___________ High School ___________ College ___________ Graduate ___________
11.
Is English your first language?
If no, what is? ______________________
Yes No
12.
Have you been treated for any emotional or mental illness which you believe
would interfere with your ability to represent yourself?
Yes No
If yes, please explain:
13.
Yes No
14.
Please briefly explain why you wish to represent yourself:
15.
Yes No
Date: ______________________________ _________________________________
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