Waiver of Counsel (WVC)
Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2011
This form is used to officially state that a person is giving up their right to have a lawyer represent them in a criminal case.
Where this fits in a case
General & infoInformation / general use — not tied to one step of a case
This form is used in a criminal case when a defendant chooses to represent themselves instead of hiring or having a lawyer for them.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is a Waiver of Counsel, which means it is used to give up the right to have a lawyer represent you in a criminal case.
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is for either party, meaning the defendant who is in the case fills it out.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2011.
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