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 16. Petition to Enter Plea of Guilty in a Juvenile Delinquency Matter

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 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY MATTER
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Child	Court File No. _____________

1.	My full name is ________________________. I am ___ years old, and my date of birth is ______________. The last grade that I went through in school is _______ or I am currently attending the _______ grade in school.
2.	I have received and read a copy of the charging document, and discussed it with my attorney.
3.	I understand the charge(s) made against me in this case.
4.	I understand that I have been charged with the offense(s) of:
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	committed on or about ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ in County, Minnesota.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5.	I am represented by an attorney, whose name is ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 trial before a judge, and at that trial I have the following rights:
	a.	The right to be presumed innocent unless and until the prosecutor proves me guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
	b.	The right to be present and ask questions of all witnesses brought by the prosecutor.
	c.	The right to subpoena and bring in my own witnesses.
	d.	The right to testify on my behalf or remain silent. I understand if I choose to remain silent the court cannot use my silence against me.
7.	I understand that if I plead guilty to an offense, I give up my right to a trial in this case, including the rights stated 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:
	a.	I have the right to withdraw my guilty plea and have a trial.
	b.	Anything I said in court about my plea cannot be used against me.
11.	I understand that if the court accepts my guilty plea, there will be a disposition or sentencing.
12.	I understand that the court could place me on probation until my 19th birthday. During that time, the court may change the disposition.
13.	I understand that the court can:
	a.	Place me out of home;
	b.	Require me to participate in education and/or treatment programs;
	c.	Require me to do community work service and/or pay a fine;
	d.	Require me to pay restitution;
	e.	Order cancellation, revocation, or suspension of my driver's license; and/or
	f.	Require me to meet school graduation requirements.
14.	If I violate the conditions of probation or commit a new offense, I could be arrested and placed in detention.
15.	If the court adjudicates me for the offense I am admitting, I will have a juvenile court record.
16.	I understand this offense could be used against me if I commit a future felony-level offense and the prosecutor in that case wishes to move for extended jurisdiction juvenile or certify me to adult court.
17.	If I am admitting a felony offense today, and the offense was committed after my 14th birthday, I understand it will be used to compute my adult criminal history score.
18.	If I plead guilty and I am adjudicated for a "crime of violence," it may be illegal for me to possess any firearm.
19.	If I plead guilty to a felony, I may be required to submit a DNA sample.
20.	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.
21.	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.
22.	I understand that my probation or parole could be revoked because of the guilty plea to this offense.
23.	I understand that my plea may result in increasing the level of a future offense to a gross misdemeanor or felony.
24.	I (have) (have not) been a patient in a mental hospital.
25.	I (have) (have not) talked with or been treated by a psychiatrist or other person for a nervous or mental condition.
26.	I (have) (have not) been ill recently.
28.	I (have) (have not) recently taken pills or medicine.
29.	I have read this petition to plead guilty and I understand it. 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.

DATE: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________	____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
	Child
DATE: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________	____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
	Child's Attorney

(11/02)