Circuit Court Criminal Forms

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The following forms can be completed online and printed for submission to the court. The forms available for completion online are those typically completed and submitted by an attorney-represented or self-represented party to a case.

Circuit Court Criminal Forms and Instructions
Application and Authorization for Waiver of Fee Cap [Form DC-40(A)] General Information and Instructions for DC-40(A) Attorney Time Sheet Statutory Criteria for Fee Cap Waiver Guidelines Frequently asked questions about waivers for court-appointed counsel
Petition for Payment Agreement for Fines and Costs or Motion to Modify Existing Agreement [Form DC-211] Instructions - Forthcoming
Bond to Retain Possession [Form CC-1309] Instructions
Subpoena for Witness [Form CC-1342] Instructions
Notice of Appeal from Trial Court [Form CC-1345] Instructions
Notice of Referral to Probation Officer [Form CC-1375] Instructions
Protective Order – Act of Violence Conviction Firearm Certification [Form CC-1395A] Instructions

How to Fill Out Revisable PDF Forms

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Format of Forms

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