Free CCR-0700 - Illinois

REQUEST/ENTER GUILTY PLEA (This form replaces CCMD-0122) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff v. _________________________________________________ Defendant. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

(Rev. 1/18/01) CCCR 0700

No. ________________________________________ I. R. # _____________________________________ S. I. D. # _____________________________________

REQUEST TO ENTER A PLEA OF GUILTY
Defendants Initials

1. I want to plead guilty to the offense of ______________________________________________________________ that took place on ______________________ at ______________________________________________, Illinois.
(date) (location)

2. The minimum sentence is ____________________________________________________________________ and the maximum sentence is ____________________________________________________________________ and there is an extended term of _____________________________________________________________________ . If there are sentences for number of crimes, the court might require them to be served one after the other (consecutively). 3. I know I have the right to plead not guilty and to have all the witnesses appear in court in front of me and that the prosecution is required to prove me guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. I understand that I do not have to testify but can remain silent if I choose. On the other hand, I can testify if I want to and I can force witnesses to come into court on my side. 4. I understand what a jury trial is and that I am free to choose whether I wish to be tried by a jury or by a judge. I understand that if I decide to plead guilty I will give up my right to a trial of any kind and that I will not have a right to call witnesses to testify for me or hear the witnesses testify against me. 5. I understand that my attorney talked with the prosecutor about my case. He/she did that with my agreement. They have agreed that they would recommend a sentence to this court of _________________________________________. Nothing else has been promised me to make me plead guilty. I asked to enter a plea of guilty freely and voluntarily. 6. I understand that the court (is) (is not) bound in any way by that agreement. (strike inapplicable) I have read and understand this request to plead guilty, and I have initialed each paragraph. Date: _________________________________ ___________________________________________________
Defendant

As the attorney for the defendant, I state that I have personally advised the defendant as to everything in this request to enter a plea of guilty and that I am of the opinion that he/she understands the foregoing. ___________________________________________________
Attorney

DOROTHY BROWN, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS