What does this arraignment waiver form do?

It records the attorney’s appearance, waives formal arraignment, enters a not guilty plea to each charge, and demands a jury trial.

Who completes the form?

The attorney for the defendant initials the attorney sections. The defendant or attorney on the defendant’s behalf initials the defendant sections; signature lines are provided for both.

Do I need a notary for this arraignment waiver?

No. The document has no notary block or sworn attachment; the defendant and attorney sign and date it.

How do I submit the arraignment waiver?

The document does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Athens, GA · Clarke County

No notary required

Waiver of Formal Arraignment and Entry of Not Guilty Plea

This court form lets a defendant and attorney waive formal arraignment and enter a not guilty plea in an Athens-Clarke County Superior Court case.

What this form is

The form records the attorney’s appearance, the defendant’s waiver of formal arraignment, and a not guilty plea with a demand for a jury trial. It also states that motions must be filed within ten days of the scheduled arraignment date and asks for signatures, names, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and the attorney’s bar number.

Who needs it

A defendant and the defendant’s attorney use this form to waive formal arraignment and enter a not guilty plea in the case.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the defendant and attorney sign and date it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Waiver of Formal Arraignment and Entry of Not Guilty Plea.
2
Complete the Sections
The attorney and defendant or attorney on the defendant’s behalf initial the applicable statements and provide the requested case and contact information.
3
Gather Attachments
The document does not list any attachments.
4
Submit the Form
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does this arraignment waiver form do?: It records the attorney’s appearance, waives formal arraignment, enters a not guilty plea to each charge, and demands a jury trial.
Who completes the form?: The attorney for the defendant initials the attorney sections. The defendant or attorney on the defendant’s behalf initials the defendant sections; signature lines are provided for both.
Do I need a notary for this arraignment waiver?: No. The document has no notary block or sworn attachment; the defendant and attorney sign and date it.
How do I submit the arraignment waiver?: The document does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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