Bothell, WA · King County
Waiver of Right to Jury Trial
Bothell Municipal Court defendants use this form to waive the right to have a case tried before a jury and acknowledge their choice by signing it.
What this form is
This form records a defendant’s decision to give up the right to a jury trial in a Bothell Municipal Court case. It explains the jury-trial right and the option to request a jury trial within ten days after signing the waiver, then provides spaces for the defendant’s case number, name, date of birth, signature, and date, along with a section for the judge’s finding.
Who needs it
A defendant who chooses not to have a Bothell Municipal Court case tried before a jury uses this waiver to record that decision.
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 without a notary; the defendant signs and dates it, and the judge completes the finding section.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Waiver of Right to Jury Trial PDF.
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Complete the Form
Fill in the case information and date, then sign the form if you choose to waive a jury trial.
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Check for Attachments
The form does not list any required attachments.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Waiver of Right to Jury Trial?
- No. This form has no notary block; the defendant signs and dates it, and the judge completes the finding section.
- How do I submit the Waiver of Right to Jury Trial?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What does the waiver explain about requesting a jury trial later?
- The form says a defendant who waives a jury trial has ten days to change their mind and request one, by appearing before a judge or having an attorney present a written request to the court.
Need something notarized?
This Waiver of Right to Jury Trial doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Bothell form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.