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CC 261

Waiver of Arraignment and Election to Stand Mute or Enter Not Guilty Plea

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective May 1, 2021

This form is used by a defendant and their attorney to tell the court that the defendant does not want to appear in court for the initial plea hearing. By signing, the defendant agrees to the charges and asks the court to officially record a plea of not guilty.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 6.113(C)

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in a criminal case when the defendant and their attorney want to skip the formal arraignment hearing.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The defendant and the defendant's attorney sign this form. The court also signs it. Great care must be taken to fill out all the required information. Great care must be taken to fill out all the required information.
What does signing this form mean?
By signing, the defendant confirms they received and understood the charges. They are also giving up the right to have the plea hearing happen in open court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect May 1, 2021.

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