MINNESOTA COURT RULES

JUVENILE COURT

Minnesota Rules of Juvenile Delinquency Procedure

Forms provided here are for reference purposes. To download forms to fill out please visit the Minnesota Courts website.

Form 15. Petition to Enter Plea of Guilty in an Extended Jurisdiction Juvenile Case

STATE OF MINNESOTA	DISTRICT COURT - JUVENILE DIVISION
COUNTY OF __________	__________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT

In the Matter of the Welfare of:	PETITION TO ENTER PLEA OF GUILTY IN EXTENDED JURISDICTION JUVENILE CASE
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Child	Court File No. ____________

1.	My full name is __________ and I have been charged by Delinquency Petition in juvenile court with the offense(s) of: _________ which would be a felony if committed by an adult. This felony carries a presumptive sentence of __________ [range] months in prison under the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines and applicable statutes.
2.	The offense(s) is alleged to have occurred on __________ and I was __________ years old at the time, having a date of birth of __________.
3.	I understand the charge(s) against me in this case.
4.	I understand that I have a right to an attorney.
5.	I am represented by an attorney, and:
	a.	I feel that I have had sufficient time to discuss my case with my attorney.
	b.	I am satisfied that my attorney is fully informed as to the facts of this case.
	c.	My attorney has discussed possible defenses that I may have.
	d.	I am satisfied that my attorney has represented my interests and has fully advised me.
6.	I understand I have the right to a jury trial, and at that trial I have the following rights:
	a.	The right to be presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
	b.	The right to be present and cross-examine all witnesses brought by the prosecutor.
	c.	The right to subpoena and bring in my own witnesses.
	d.	The right to remain silent or testify in my own defense. I understand that if I choose to remain silent, my silence could not be used against me.
	e.	The right to a unanimous verdict by the jury.
7.	I understand that if I enter a plea of guilty to an offense, I give up the rights listed above in #6.
8.	I understand that the judge will not accept a plea from someone who says they are innocent. I am not saying that I am innocent of the charge(s) to which I am pleading guilty.
9.	I am entering my plea of guilty freely and voluntarily.
		□ No promise of any agreement has been made to me.
		□ The following agreement has been reached in exchange for my plea:

10.	If the court does not accept my guilty plea, I have a right to withdraw my plea and anything said in court cannot be used against me. However, if the court accepts my guilty plea, there will be a disposition in juvenile court and an adult prison sentence will be stayed.
11.	I have discussed with my attorney and understand the potential maximum penalties under the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines and criminal statutes. We have discussed and I understand that there may be sentencing departures, either upward if the court finds aggravating circumstances, or downward if the court finds mitigating factors in the case. I understand that if the court finds I have violated the terms of the stayed prison sentence, the court can send me to prison.
12.	I understand I have a right to discuss my case with my parent(s), legal guardian(s), or legal custodian(s), and I have either done so or waive my right to do so.
13.	I understand I could be on probation until my 21st birthday.
14.	I understand that my plea may increase the penalties for future offenses, and this plea will be used to compute my adult criminal history score.
15.	If I plead guilty and I am adjudicated for a "crime of violence," it may be illegal for me to possess any firearm.
16.	If I plead guilty to a felony, I may be required to submit a DNA sample. For felony driving while impaired offenses and most sex offenses, a mandatory period of conditional release will follow the adult prison sentence if it is executed. Violating the terms of this conditional release may increase the time I serve in prison. In this case, the period of conditional release is _______ years.
17.	If I plead guilty to a sexual offense or predatory offense, I may be required to have a psychosexual evaluation, register as a predatory offender, and submit a DNA sample.
18.	I understand that if I am not a citizen of the United States, my guilty plea may result in deportation, exclusion from admission to the United States, or denial of naturalization as a United States citizen.
19.	I understand that my probation or parole could be revoked because of the guilty plea to this offense.
20.	I (have) (have not) been a patient in a mental hospital.
21.	I (have) (have not) talked with or been treated by a psychiatrist or other person for a nervous or mental condition.
22.	I (have) (have not) been ill recently.
23.	I (have) (have not) recently taken pills or medicine.
24.	Based upon all of this information, I am choosing to waive or give up my right to have a jury trial.
25.	No threats have been made to coerce me into waiving these rights. No promises have been made to me except as set forth in paragraph 9.
26.	I am waiving or giving up my rights freely and voluntarily. I have had sufficient time to discuss my rights and options with my attorney.

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	Child
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	Child's Attorney

(11/02)