What does the statements admissibility stipulation do?

It records the parties’ agreement that a defendant’s statements are admissible at trial and the defendant’s waiver of a hearing on their admissibility.

Who signs the stipulation?

The form includes signature lines for the defendant, prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, and judge or commissioner.

Do I need a notary for the statements admissibility stipulation?

No. The document has signature and date lines but no notary block; the listed parties sign it without a notary.

Burlington, WA · Skagit County

No notary required

Stipulation to Admissibility of Statements of the Defendant

This Burlington Municipal Court form records the parties’ stipulation that a defendant’s statements are admissible at trial.

What this form is

The form documents a defendant’s waiver of a hearing to determine the admissibility of statements and the parties’ stipulation that those statements may be admitted at trial. It identifies noncustodial, custodial, and custodial volunteered statements, and includes space for case details, the defendant’s signature, attorneys’ signatures, and judicial approval.

Who needs it

A defendant and the prosecuting and defense attorneys use this stipulation when agreeing to the admissibility of the defendant’s statements.

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 stipulation is signed and dated without a notary; the defendant, prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, and judge or commissioner sign it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the stipulation for the defendant’s case in Burlington Municipal Court.
2
Complete the Case Details
Enter the case information and identify the applicable statement category.
3
Review and Sign
Review the terms and have the defendant and attorneys sign and date the stipulation.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the completed document to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the statements admissibility stipulation do?: It records the parties’ agreement that a defendant’s statements are admissible at trial and the defendant’s waiver of a hearing on their admissibility.
Who signs the stipulation?: The form includes signature lines for the defendant, prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, and judge or commissioner.
Do I need a notary for the statements admissibility stipulation?: No. The document has signature and date lines but no notary block; the listed parties sign it without a notary.
How do I submit the stipulation?: The document does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Stipulation to Admissibility of Statements of the Defendant doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Burlington form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.