PROCEDURE DECISION. Is surety a professional or corporate bondsman? If yes, GO TO STEP 10; if no, GO TO STEP 7 Step 7 Clerk evaluates ownership interest in property.
PROCEDURE DECISION. Does accused have an attorney? If no, clerk follows procedures for appointment, retention, or waiver of counsel in “Right to Counsel” in this chapter. If yes, GO TO STEP 8.
PROCEDURE DECISION. What plea was entered? If plea of not guilty, GO TO STEP 19; if plea of guilty, GO TO STEP 11; if plea of nolo contendere, GO TO STEP 11; if accused refuses to plead, Judge enters plea of guilty. GO TO STEP 19.
PROCEDURE DECISION. Does court proceed to sentence the accused on guilty plea? If no, GO TO STEP 19; if yes, GO TO STEP 15.
PROCEDURE DECISION. Who is unable to try the case? If individual judge within circuit: GO TO STEP 9; If all judges within circuit: GO TO STEP 2 Comments: Refer to the JUDICIAL DISQUALIFICATION POLICY AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
PROCEDURE DECISION. Is judge’s disqualification waived? If no, END OF PROCEDURES; if yes, GO TO STEP 12. Step 12 Obtain written waiver signed by all parties and their attorneys; process/image waiver and place in case file. Use Form CC-1100, ORDER OF RECUSAL/REMITTAL OF DISQUALIFICATION (bottom portion).