Burlington, WA · Skagit County
Waiver of Physical Appearance
This Burlington Municipal Court form lets a defendant waive physical appearance for specified court proceedings and records the defense counsel’s certification.
What this form is
A defendant uses this waiver to consent to entry of a deferred prosecution or guilty plea, judgment and sentence, and associated orders without being physically present. It records the defendant’s acknowledgments about the waiver and video proceedings, and includes a separate certification for defense counsel. The document does not state when the court requires it or provide submission instructions.
Who needs it
A defendant seeking to waive physical appearance for the proceedings described in the form, with defense counsel completing the attorney certification.
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 and defense counsel sign and date their respective certifications.
How to submit this form
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Download the Waiver
Download the Waiver of Physical Appearance for Burlington Municipal Court.
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Complete the Certifications
Complete the defendant certification and have defense counsel complete the attorney certification.
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Check for Attachments
The form does not list any attachments to gather.
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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
- What is the Waiver of Physical Appearance?
- It lets a defendant waive physical presence for entry of a deferred prosecution or guilty plea, judgment and sentence, and associated orders. Defense counsel also certifies the defendant understands the waiver.
- Who completes this waiver?
- The defendant completes and signs the defendant certification. Defense counsel completes and signs a separate certification about discussing the rights and requirements with the client.
- Do I need a notary for the Waiver of Physical Appearance?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the defendant and defense counsel sign and date their respective certifications.
- How do I submit the waiver?
- The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.