Form 8.933 - WAIVER OF COUNSELWAIVER OF COUNSEL
I GIVE UP MY RIGHT TO HAVE A LAWYER
1. I understand that a lawyer is a professional person who is trained in the law and whose job it is to help people who have legal problems.2. I understand that if I have a lawyer, that person will do several things to help me, such as:a. Explaining the charges which have been filed against me in the petition for delinquency.b. Giving me advice on my rights and responsibilities in this case.c. Advising me as to what legal defenses may be available to me.d. Advising me as to whether or not I should challenge the charges.e. Helping me prepare my case for hearing if I decide to challenge the charges.f. Helping me get the proper witnesses to court.g. Giving me advice and direction on what I should do regarding my case.3. I understand that I have a right to be represented by a lawyer at any time and that if I cannot pay to hire a lawyer, the judge will give one to me. In signing this paper, I understand that I choose not to have a lawyer represent me at this time.4. I understand that I keep the right to have a lawyer. I can ask the judge at any time to give me a lawyer even if I have not asked for one before.5. A lawyer has explained to me my right to be represented in this case, the results of not having a lawyer and other factors that would help me to decide whether or not to have a lawyer in this matter. I have had time to ask questions and have my questions answered to my satisfaction, including questions about immigration and other consequences.6. I understand all of the above statements regarding my rights to a lawyer but, I give up my right to be represented by a lawyer at this time. Date: ....................
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Child
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Age
STATEMENT OF ATTORNEY ASSIGNED TO DISCUSS THE WAIVER WITH THE CHILD
I have read this waiver to the child. I have explained the waiver fully to the child and believe that the child has waived counsel knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily.
Date:....
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Attorney
Fl. R. Juv. P. form 8.933
Amended effective 7/1/2023; amended by 46 Fla. L. Weekly S327, effective 1/1/2022; amended by 783 So.2d 138, effective 1/1/2001