Washington Waiver of Rule 5 Hearings is a type of hearing held in Washington State that allows a defendant to waive the right to a preliminary hearing (Rule 5 Hearing) in certain criminal cases. This waiver is usually done if the defendant wishes to plead guilty or in cases of a plea agreement. The Washington Waiver of Rule 5 Hearings is typically used in cases involving misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors. The types of Washington Waiver of Rule 5 Hearings are: 1. Waiver of Arraignment: The defendant waives the right to be arraigned and will instead enter a plea. 2. Waiver of Preliminary Hearing: The defendant waives the right to a preliminary hearing and will instead enter a plea. 3. Waiver of Formal Arraignment: The defendant waives the right to a formal arraignment and will instead enter a plea. 4. Waiver of Rights: The defendant waives the right to be informed of the charges, the right to remain silent, and the right to be present in court during the plea proceedings. 5. Waiver of Speedy Trial: The defendant waives the right to a speedy trial and will instead enter a plea.