FL · rules
Fla. R. Juv. P. Form 8.933
Waiver of Counsel
WAIVER OF COUNSEL
I GIVE UP MY RIGHT TO HAVE A LAWYER
1. I understand that a lawyer is a professional person who is
trained in the law and whose job it is to help people who have legal
problems.
2. I understand that if I have a lawyer, that person will do
several things to help me, such as:
a. Explaining the charges which have been filed against me in
the petition for delinquency.
b. Giving me advice on my rights and responsibilities in this
case.
c. Advising me as to what legal defenses may be available to
me.
d. Advising me as to whether or not I should challenge the
charges.
e. Helping me prepare my case for hearing if I decide to
challenge the charges.
f. Helping me get the proper witnesses to court.
g. Giving me advice and direction on what I should do
regarding my case.
3. I understand that I have a right to be represented by a
lawyer at any time and that if I cannot pay to hire a lawyer, the
judge will give one to me. In signing this paper, I understand that I
choose not to have a lawyer represent me at this time.
4. I understand that I keep the right to have a lawyer. I can
ask the judge at any time to give me a lawyer even if I have not
asked for one before.
5. A lawyer has explained to me my right to be represented in
this case, the results of not having a lawyer and other factors that
would help me to decide whether or not to have a lawyer in this
matter. I have had time to ask questions and have my questions
answered to my satisfaction, including questions about immigration
and other consequences.
6. I understand all of the above statements regarding my
rights to a lawyer but, I give up my right to be represented by a
lawyer at this time.
Date: ....................
Child Age
STATEMENT OF ATTORNEY ASSIGNED TO DISCUSS THE WAIVER
WITH THE CHILD
I have read this waiver to the child. I have explained the
waiver fully to the child and believe that the child has waived
counsel knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily.
Date:……….
Attorney
Provenance
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