What is the procedure for taking a plea in the district court?
Following discussions with the assistant prosecutor, if all parties are in agreement, a “Plea Packet” should be obtained that will contain all forms needed. The assistant prosecutor should be able to direct you to where the packets can be located. The packet will contain a plea form, DNA form, waiver form, probation referral form and the PSI Packet. The defense attorney and client should complete the plea form and the probation referral form just as they would if pleading in Circuit Court. The assistant prosecutor will be able to assist in completing the DNA form. Once the case is bound over to the Circuit Court, the waiver form should be signed and the District Court judge will proceed with the taking of the plea. At the conclusion of the plea the defense attorney should return the plea, DNA and the probation referral forms to the court clerk. A notice with the date and time for sentencing will be printed and distributed to the parties. The PSI Packet should be given defendants that a
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