UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
LAREDO DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA §
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VS. § CRIMINAL ACTION NO. 5:__-CR-__
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WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND CONSENT TO SENTENCING BY
VIDEOCONFERENCE
I have been informed of my right to appear in person before a United States
District Judge for sentencing. 1
I have discussed the implications of waiving this right with my attorney, and
I understand the consequences of this waiver.
I knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waive my right to be sentenced in
person. I consent to the Court sentencing me via videoconference.
I knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waive my right to appeal or
collaterally challenge my sentence based on the fact I was sentenced via
videoconference.
Nobody, including my attorney, has insisted upon, coerced, or improperly
influenced me in my decision. I have not been promised a specific sentence in
exchange for this waiver.
Signed this ______ day of ____________________.
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Defendant’s Signature
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Signature of Defendant’s Attorney
1 The CARES Act authorization for video conferencing in criminal proceedings is no longer in place.
See S.D. Tex. Gen. Order 2023-8. However, safety, judicial economy, and convenience for all parties
merits the continued use of remote proceedings on a case-by-case basis, with the Defendant’s consent.
