State of Alabama
Unified Judicial System
Form CR-9 Rev.3/95
PLEA OF NOT GUILTY AND WAIVER OF
ARRAIGNMENT
Case Number
IN THE ______________________________________COURT OF____________________________________, ALABAMA
(Circuit, District, or Municipal) (Name of County or Municipality)
STATE OF ALABAMA v. __________________________________________________________________, Defendant
Comes now, the defendant in the above-styled matter, and to the offense charged enters a plea of
Not Guilty
Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect
Not Guilty and Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect
Defendant acknowledges receipt of the copy of the charge against him/her and further waives the right to have an arraignment at
which the defendant is present in person, or at which the defendant is represented by an attorney.
But, the defendant specifically and expressly reserves the right upon the filing hereof to hereafter, but before trial or before such
date as may be set by the court, to interpose any defenses, objections, or motions which the defendant had the right as a matter of law
or rule to interpose in this cause, prior to the filing hereof.
Defendant’s date of birth is________________________________________ Defendant’s age is____________________________
The defendant is not eligible for consideration by the court for youthful offender status as provided by law.
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Date Defendant
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Date Attorney for Defendant
This is to certify that I am the attorney for the defendant in this matter, and that I have fully explained this form and all matters set
forth herein, and pertaining hereto, to the defendant. I further state to the court that I have explained to the defendant his right to be
arraigned in person and his right to have me represent him at arraignment. I further certify to the court that my client hereby knowingly,
voluntarily, and intelligently waives these rights after a full and complete explanation of each and every one of them to him/her by me.
BOTH MYSELF AND THE DEFENDANT UNDERSTAND THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR ASCERTAINING WHAT DATE, IF ANY, HAS
BEEN SET BY THE COURT FOR THE MAKING OR FILING OF ANY DEFENSES, OBJECTIONS, OR MOTIONS. I FURTHER
UNDERSTAND THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFYING MY CLIENT OF THE DATE HIS/HER CASE IS SET FOR TRIAL, AND
THAT I HAVE ADVISED AND INFORMED HIM/HER THAT IN THE EVENT HE/SHE FAILS TO APPEAR ON THE DATE HIS/HER CASE
IS SET FOR TRIAL, ALL APPROPRIATE LEGAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY THE COURT AGAINST THE DEFENDANT AND HIS/HER
BOND. I further certify to the court that I have advised my client that he/she is responsible for obtaining the date his/her case is set for trial
in this matter and that in the event he/she fails to appear on the date his/her case is set for trial all appropriate legal action will be taken by
the court against the defendant and his/her bond, and I hereby certify that the defendant knows that he/she is personally responsible for
obtaining the date his/her case is set for trial and for being present in court on that date.
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Date Attorney for Defendant Signature
I certify that I served a copy of the foregoing ____________________________________________________________
plea and waiver of arraignment on the Prosecutor Printed or Typed Attorney’s Name
by mailing/delivering a copy of the same to him/heron:
___________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
Date Address
This is to certify that my attorney has explained each and every matter and right set forth in this form and I have completely and
fully read and do understand each and every matter set forth in this form. I further state to the court that I do not wish to be personally
present at an arraignment in this case and that I do not want to have an attorney represent me at an arraignment and WITH FULL
KNOWLEDGE OF EACH OF THESE RIGHTS, I HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVE SUCH RIGHTS. I further state to the court that I have
been informed of the charge against me and have received a copy of the charge.
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Date Defendant Signature
Filed in office this date _________________ ________________________________________________By__________
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