Declaration Concerning a Plea or Change of Plea to Guilty or Nolo Contendere: Finding and Order
San Mateo Superior Court · Adoption
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Last updated July 3, 2026
This form is used when someone in San Mateo County wants to plead guilty or "no contest" to criminal charges, and the judge needs to confirm they understand what they're doing and agree to the consequences. A person accused of a crime in San Mateo Superior Court would use this form if they decide not to fight the charges and want to accept responsibility or resolve their case.
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