Washington Waiver of Jury Trial is a legal document that allows a person to waive their right to a jury trial in a criminal case in the state of Washington. It is also known as an “Alford plea” or “Alford waiver”. The document is signed by both the defendant and their attorney, and it states that the defendant understands their right to a jury trial and waives it in favor of a bench trial, in which the judge decides the outcome. The waiver must be approved by the judge before the bench trial can proceed. There are two types of Washington Waiver of Jury Trial: a criminal waiver and a civil waiver. A criminal waiver is used in criminal cases, such as DUI, drug possession, or assault. In a criminal waiver, the defendant agrees to plead guilty or no contest and to waive their right to a jury trial. A civil waiver is used in civil cases, such as contract disputes, personal injury suits, or landlord/tenant disputes. In a civil waiver, the defendant agrees to waive their right to a jury trial and to rely on the judge’s ruling in the case.