Marion County, IL · Marion County
Waiver of Right to Be Personally Present
This form lets a defendant in a Marion County court case acknowledge their rights and choose to appear remotely instead of in person.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Marion County · Marion County, Marion County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- marioncountyil.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
A defendant uses this waiver to acknowledge the right to attend substantive proceedings in the courtroom and voluntarily choose a remote appearance. It asks the defendant to confirm they understand how remote participation works, its legal effect, and their ability to consult privately with an attorney. The form includes spaces for the case number, defendant’s name, signature, and date.
Who needs it
A defendant who chooses to appear remotely in a Marion County Circuit Court proceeding may use this form to waive personal presence.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Circuit Court named on the form; check the county website for current contact details before filing.
About notarization
This waiver is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Waiver
Download the Waiver of Right to Be Personally Present PDF.
- 2
Complete the Case Information
Fill in the case number and defendant’s name, and review the statements about remote appearance.
- 3
Sign and Date
If choosing to appear remotely, sign and date the waiver.
- 4
Submit to the Court
Submit the form to the Circuit Court named on it; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Waiver of Right to Be Personally Present?
- No. The waiver has spaces for the defendant’s signature and date, but no notary block; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- What does this waiver acknowledge?
- It acknowledges the defendant’s right to be physically present for substantive proceedings and their choice to appear remotely, along with their understanding of remote participation.
- How do I submit the waiver?
- The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the Circuit Court named on the form and check the county website for current contact details before filing.