SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF
STREET ADDRESS:

MAILING ADDRESS:

CITY AND ZIP CODE:

BRANCH NAME:

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

v.

Defendant(s):

FOR COURT USE ONLY

CR-102

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PLEA FORM  
WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS   MISDEMEANOR

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CASE NUMBER:

Instructions:

• Fill out this form only if you want to plead guilty or no contest.
• Read this form carefully. For each item, if you understand and agree with what you read, put your initials in the box to 

the right of the item. For any item that does not apply to you or that you do not understand, leave the box blank.

• Sign and date the form under "DEFENDANT'S STATEMENT" on page 3.
• Keep in mind that the court cannot give legal advice. If you have an attorney and have questions about anything in this 

form, ask your attorney.

INITIALS

1. Charges and Maximum Penalties. I want to plead guilty or no contest to the charges listed below. I understand that  

the maximum penalties for the charges to which I am pleading guilty or no contest are listed below.

COUNT

CHARGES 
(SECTION & DESCRIPTION)

MAXIMUM PENALTY 

(FINE & JAIL)       

2. Prior Convictions. I understand that I am also charged with a prior conviction in case number(s):

3. Probation Violations. I understand that I am also charged with a violation of probation in case number(s):

4. Right to an Attorney (Leave this box blank if you have an attorney). I understand that I have the right to an attorney of  
my choice to represent me throughout the proceedings. If I cannot afford to hire an attorney, the court will appoint one 
to represent me. I hereby give up my right to be represented by an attorney.

5. Other Constitutional Rights. I understand that I am entitled to each of the following rights concerning the charges and 

prior convictions (if any) listed in items 1 and 2 (above):

a. Right to a jury trial. I understand that I have a right to a speedy and public jury trial. At the trial, I would be 

presumed to be innocent and I could not be convicted unless, after hearing all of the evidence, 12 impartial jurors 
chosen from the community were convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that I am guilty.

b. Right to confront and cross-examine witnesses. I understand that I have the right to confront and cross-

examine all witnesses testifying against me. This means that the prosecution must produce the witnesses in court 
to testify under oath in my presence and I or my attorney may question them.

c. Right to remain silent and not incriminate myself. I understand that I have the right to remain silent and my 
silence cannot be considered as evidence against me. I understand that I also have the right not to incriminate 
myself and I cannot be forced to testify.

Form Approved for Optional Use  
Judicial Council of California  
CR-102 [Rev. March 1, 2023]

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PLEA FORM WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS   MISDEMEANOR 
(Criminal)

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INITIALS

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA v.
Defendant(s):

CASE NUMBER:

6. Rights for Probation Violations (Leave this box blank if you are not charged with a probation violation). I understand 
that I have all the constitutional rights listed above for all probation violations charged against me, except that I do not 
have a right to a jury trial, only a court hearing before a judge.

7. Consequences of My Plea

a. No contest plea. I understand that a no contest plea has the same effect as a guilty plea except that it cannot be 

used against me in a civil case that derives from an act on which this prosecution is based unless the offense is 
punishable as a felony.

b.   Effect of conviction on other cases. I understand that a conviction in this case may be used to increase my 

punishment for future domestic violence convictions and may constitute a violation of any other current grant of 
parole or probation, which may result in additional punishment.

c. Mandatory minimum conditions of probation. I understand that if I am granted probation, the terms and 

conditions will include at least all of the following (see Pen. Code, § 1203.097):
(1) A minimum of either 36 months (three years) or 48 months (four years) of probation;
(2) A criminal court protective order that may include residence exclusion or stay-away conditions;
(3) Booking within one week of sentencing if I have not already been booked;
(4) Several statutory fines, fees, and assessments, including a domestic violence fee, restitution fine, probation 

revocation fine (stayed), criminal conviction assessment, and court security fee;  

(5) Successful completion of an appropriate batterer's treatment program lasting at least 52 weeks;
(6) Community service;
(7) Restitution to the victim (if applicable); and
(8) Other: 

d. Effect of future probation violation. I understand that if I violate any of the terms or conditions of probation, I may 

e.

be returned to court and sentenced up to the maximum punishment on each charge as indicated in item 1.
Immigration consequences. I understand that if I am not a citizen of the United States, my plea of guilty or no 
contest may result in my deportation, exclusion from admission to the United States, or denial of naturalization 
under the laws of the United States.

f.   Firearms (guns), firearm parts, ammunition prohibition. I understand that a conviction in this case may prohibit 
me from owning, using, or possessing firearms (guns), firearm parts, and ammunition within 10 years under Penal 
Code sections 29805 and 30305. This includes firearm receivers and frames, and any item that may be used as or 
easily turned into a receiver or frame (see Penal Code section 16531).

g.   Child custody consequences. I understand that a conviction in this case may result in a rebuttable presumption 

that an award of sole or joint physical or legal custody of a child is detrimental to the best interest of the child under 
Family Code section 3044.

h. Other consequences (specify):

8. Before the Plea

a.   Discussion with my attorney (leave this box blank if you are not represented by an attorney). Before entering this 
plea, I have had a full opportunity to discuss with my attorney the facts of the case, the elements of the charged 
offenses and prior convictions (if any), any defenses that I may have, my constitutional and statutory rights and 
waiver of those rights, the consequences of this plea, and anything else I think is important to my case.

b.   Questions. I have no further questions for the court or for my attorney with regard to my plea and admissions in 

this case or any of my rights or anything else on this form.

9. Waiver of Constitutional Rights. For each of the charges, prior convictions (if any), and probation violations (if any) 
listed in items 1, 2, and 3, I give up my right to a jury trial, my right to a court hearing, my right to confront and cross-
examine witnesses, and my right to remain silent and not to incriminate myself. I understand that I am, in fact, 
incriminating myself with my plea.

10.  The Plea (check one). I freely and voluntarily plead

to the charges listed in 
item 1. I offer my plea with full understanding of everything in this form. No one has made any threats; used any force 
against me, my family, or loved ones; or made any promises to me, except as listed in this form, in order to convince 
me to plead guilty or no contest.

NO CONTEST

GUILTY

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INITIALS

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA v.
Defendant(s):

CASE NUMBER:

11. Prior Convictions. I freely and voluntarily admit the prior convictions (if any) listed in item 2, and I understand that this 

admission may increase the penalties that are imposed on me.

12. Probation Violations. I freely and voluntarily admit the probation violations (if any) listed in item 3.

13. Sentencing. I understand that I have a right to delay my sentencing at least 6 hours and as long as 5 days after my 

plea. I give up this right and agree to be sentenced at this time.

DEFENDANT'S STATEMENT

I have read or have had read to me this form and have initialed each of the items that applies to my case. If I have an attorney, 
I have discussed each item with my attorney. By putting my initials next to the items in this form, I am indicating that I 
understand and agree with what is stated in each item that I have initialed. The nature of the charges, possible defenses, and 
the effects of any prior convictions and probation violations have been explained to me. I understand each of the rights 
outlined above and I give up each of them to enter my plea.
Date:

(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)

SIGNATURE OF DEFENDANT

ATTORNEY'S STATEMENT

I am the attorney of record for the defendant. I have reviewed this form with my client. I have explained each of the items in the form,  
including the defendant's constitutional and statutory rights, to the defendant and have answered all of his or her questions with regard 
to those rights, the other items in this form, and the plea agreement. I have also discussed the facts of the case with the defendant and 
have explained the nature and elements of each charge, any possible defenses to the charges, the effect of any prior convictions and 
probation violations, and the consequences of the plea.
Date:

(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)

SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY

INTERPRETER'S STATEMENT

I, having been duly sworn or having a written oath on file, certify that I truly translated this form to the defendant in the language noted 
below. 

Language:  

Spanish

Other

(specify):

Date:

(CERTIFICATION NUMBER)

(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)

SIGNATURE OF INTERPRETER

COURT'S FINDINGS AND ORDER

The court, having reviewed this form and having orally examined the defendant, finds that (a) the defendant has read or been read and  
understands each of the initialed items on this form; (b) the defendant understands the nature of the crimes and allegations listed in  
items 1, 2, and 3 and the consequences of the plea and any admissions; (c) the defendant expressly, knowingly, understandingly, and  
intelligently waives his or her constitutional and statutory rights; and (d) the defendant's plea, admissions, and waiver of rights are made 
freely and voluntarily.  

The court accepts the defendant's plea, admissions, and waiver of rights, and the defendant is hereby convicted based thereon.  

It is ordered that this document be filed with the court's records of this case and that the defendant's plea, admissions, and waiver of  
rights be accepted and entered in the minutes of this court.

Date:

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SIGNATURE OF JUDICIAL OFFICER