Advice of Rights
San Mateo Superior Court · Adoption
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Last updated July 19, 2026
This form tells someone who has been arrested or is facing criminal charges what their basic legal rights are, such as the right to an attorney and the right to remain silent. A person arrested or charged with a crime in San Mateo County would need to receive and sign this form to confirm they understand their rights before police questioning or court proceedings.
This form must be printed and filled by hand, or opened in Adobe Acrobat.