Pasco, WA · Franklin County
Petition for Deferred Prosecution
A defendant in a Pasco Municipal Court case uses this petition to ask the court for deferred prosecution and provide supporting statements.
What this form is
This petition asks the Pasco Municipal Court to defer prosecution for charges the defendant connects to a substance use disorder or mental health problem requiring treatment. It requests the defendant’s case information and supporting statement, and sets out rights, waivers, treatment-related terms, and other acknowledgments. The petition says to file a case history and a written assessment from an approved treatment provider or mental health center, as applicable.
Who needs it
A defendant seeking deferred prosecution in a Pasco Municipal Court case uses this petition and files the applicable case history and written assessment.
How to submit it
The form names Pasco Municipal Court at 1016 N 4th Ave., Bldg D, Pasco, WA 99301. It says to file a case history and written assessment with the petition.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the defendant certifies the statements under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the petition.
How to submit this form
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Download the Petition
Download the Petition for Deferred Prosecution PDF.
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Complete the Petition
Provide the requested case and defendant information, supporting statement, and required acknowledgments.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include a case history and the applicable written assessment from an approved treatment provider or mental health center.
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File with the Court
File the petition and supporting documents with Pasco Municipal Court at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Petition for Deferred Prosecution?
- It is a petition for a defendant in a Pasco Municipal Court case to ask the court for deferred prosecution. It includes statements, rights and waivers, and treatment-related terms.
- Who uses this petition?
- A defendant seeking deferred prosecution uses the petition. The document also calls for a case history and a written assessment from an approved provider or mental health center, depending on the petition.
- Do I need a notary for the Petition for Deferred Prosecution?
- No. The petition has no notary block; the defendant certifies the statements under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the document.
- How do I submit the Petition for Deferred Prosecution?
- The form names Pasco Municipal Court at 1016 N 4th Ave., Bldg D, Pasco, WA 99301. It says to file the petition with a case history and applicable written assessment.
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