Dui Court Colloquy - Court Of Common Pleas Of Northumberland County, Pa (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

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I understand that by agreeing to enter the DUI Treatment Court Program, I am

surrendering my rights to:

• a jury trial;

• to confront and cross-examine Commonwealth witnesses;

• pre and post-trial motions;

• raise any legal or factual defense; and

• appeal, except those areas specified in the written plea colloquy.

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I also agree to:

• not violate any law and to immediately notify my probation officer if arrested;

• attend school, work and treatment as approved by the Court;

• obtain permission from my probation officer before changing my approved

residence and before leaving my home overnight;

• report to all programs as required and to fully cooperate;

• appear in court as required;

• permit extension of my treatment as the court determines appropriate to allow

successful completion of the requirements;

• pay all fines, costs and supervision fees as required;

• abstain from all alcohol and drug use; if prescribed by a doctor, my probation

officer must be notified prior to usage;

• abide by all probation conditions;

• not leave Northumberland County without permission; and

• comply with the following special conditions:

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I have read and understand the above statement and my obligations and the rights I am

surrendering. I am knowingly and voluntarily entering into this program.

Date: ________________

Defendant:_______________________________________

ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION

I, __________________________, am the attorney for the defendant in the above case, who has

expressed a desire to enter the DUI Treatment Court Program and do hereby certify that I have

thoroughly explained the DUI Treatment Court Program phases, conditions and requirements

and fully explained each paragraph of the DUI Treatment Court colloquy to the defendant and I

believe the defendant fully understands the entire DUI Treatment Court colloquy. I have

thoroughly discussed all the facts and circumstances surrounding the filing of the charges against

the defendant and I have thoroughly explained each element of each crime as well as all possible

defenses to each charge that the defendant has expressed a desire to enter a plea.

If the defendant enters a plea, I know of no reason why the plea would not be a knowing,

understanding, intelligent and a voluntary act. Further, I know of no reason why the plea would

not be valid and binding. If the plea is nolo contendere, I have fully explained the consequences

and effect thereof.

Defense Counsel:___________________________________

Date:___________________

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