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Proposed Local Rules / Forms

Proposed Local Court Forms and Rules

The following local form change is proposed for adoption March 9, 2026.

Questions or comments regarding the proposed form should be directed by March 6, 2026 to: localrulescomments@sbcourts.org.

PROPOSED CHANGE TO SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT LOCAL FORM EFFECTIVE March 9, 2026:

Criminal Division Local Form

Rule/Form Number

Description

Amended

Repealed

SC-3085

Advisement of Rights, Waiver and Plea Form (Misdemeanor)

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Item 7c has been amended to read:

“I have been advised and understand the following: If you are not a citizen of the United States, you are hereby advised that conviction of the offense(s) for which you have been charged may have the consequences of deportation, exclusion from admission to the United States, or denial of naturalization pursuant to the laws of the United States.  I have had sufficient time to discuss the potential immigration consequences of my plea with my attorney, if represented by counsel.  I am willingly, knowingly, and voluntarily choosing to enter my plea of guilty or no contest, rather than go to trial.”


 

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