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Rules and Forms | Criminal Law: Definition of Firearm
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Summary
Summary
The Criminal Law Advisory Committee recommends revisions to two optional Judicial Council plea forms and an optional Judicial Council firearm relinquishment findings form to reflect statutory changes to the definition of firearm in Penal Code section 16520(b) and make minor, nonsubstantive technical changes. The committee also recommends additional revisions to one of the plea forms to reflect accurate mandatory minimum probation terms.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Criminal Law Advisory Committee recommends that the Judicial Council, effective March 1, 2023, revise:
1. Plea Form, With Explanations and Waiver of Rights--Felony (form
CR-101) and Prohibited Persons Relinquishment Form Findings (form CR-210) to reflect statutory changes to the definition of firearm in Penal Code section 16520(b) and make nonsubstantive technical amendments; and
2. Domestic Violence Plea Form with Waiver of Rights (Misdemeanor) (form CR-102) to reflect statutory changes to the definition of firearm in Penal Code section 16520(b), revise language on mandatory probation terms, and make nonsubstantive technical amendments.