Minnesota Waiver of Hearing is a document that is used in Minnesota courts, allowing a defendant to waive their right to a hearing and plead guilty or no contest to a criminal charge. This Waiver of Hearing document is signed by the defendant and their attorney and is filed with the court. It is then reviewed by the judge to determine if the plea is voluntary and intelligent. Minnesota Waiver of Hearing documents can be used for all criminal charges, including misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felonies. There are two types of Minnesota Waiver of Hearing documents: Waiver of Jury Trials and Waiver of Judge Trial. A Waiver of Jury Trials allows a defendant to waive their right to a jury trial and instead have a bench trial, which is heard by a judge. A Waiver of Judge Trial allows a defendant to waive their right to a hearing and instead plead guilty or no contest before a judge.