This is an official Washington criminal court form, a Certificate of Defendant's Criminal History. Available in Word and Rich Text format.
Bellevue Washington Carl 07.0400 — Certificate of Defendant's Criminal History (CERTAIN) is a legal document that provides a detailed account of a defendant's criminal history. This certificate is an essential tool used in the Washington State court system to determine a defendant's past criminal charges, convictions, and any other relevant information that may impact their current case. The CERTAIN is crucial during sentencing hearings, probation hearings, and when making decisions regarding the release or detention of a defendant. It helps judges, attorneys, and other legal professionals evaluate the defendant's overall criminal behavior, assess risk factors, and make informed decisions regarding appropriate sentencing or treatment options. Types of Bellevue Washington Carl 07.0400 — Certificate of Defendant's Criminal History CERTAINCH: 1. Comprehensive CERTDCH: This type of CERTAIN provides a comprehensive overview of the defendant's entire criminal history including previous charges, convictions, dismissed cases, pending cases, and any other relevant criminal records. It includes details such as the offenses committed, case numbers, dates, locations, and disposition of each case. 2. Limited CERTAIN: A limited CERTAIN includes only specific criminal records that are relevant to the current case. It can be requested when the court requires a targeted review of the defendant's criminal history related to certain offenses or incidents of concern. 3. Official CERTAIN: This type of CERTAIN is generated by an official criminal record database such as the Washington State Patrol's WATCH system or the National Crime Information Center (CIC) database. It provides accurate and up-to-date information regarding the defendant's criminal history and is typically used in legal proceedings or background checks. 4. Unofficial CERTAIN: An unofficial CERTAIN may be generated by third-party vendors or online platforms that aggregate public criminal records. While unofficial, they can provide a preliminary overview of a defendant's criminal history, but their accuracy and completeness may vary. Bellevue Washington's Carl 07.0400 — Certificate of Defendant's Criminal History CERTAINCH plays a critical role in the criminal justice system, ensuring that judges and legal professionals have access to relevant information when making decisions about a defendant's case.Bellevue Washington Carl 07.0400 — Certificate of Defendant's Criminal History (CERTAIN) is a legal document that provides a detailed account of a defendant's criminal history. This certificate is an essential tool used in the Washington State court system to determine a defendant's past criminal charges, convictions, and any other relevant information that may impact their current case. The CERTAIN is crucial during sentencing hearings, probation hearings, and when making decisions regarding the release or detention of a defendant. It helps judges, attorneys, and other legal professionals evaluate the defendant's overall criminal behavior, assess risk factors, and make informed decisions regarding appropriate sentencing or treatment options. Types of Bellevue Washington Carl 07.0400 — Certificate of Defendant's Criminal History CERTAINCH: 1. Comprehensive CERTDCH: This type of CERTAIN provides a comprehensive overview of the defendant's entire criminal history including previous charges, convictions, dismissed cases, pending cases, and any other relevant criminal records. It includes details such as the offenses committed, case numbers, dates, locations, and disposition of each case. 2. Limited CERTAIN: A limited CERTAIN includes only specific criminal records that are relevant to the current case. It can be requested when the court requires a targeted review of the defendant's criminal history related to certain offenses or incidents of concern. 3. Official CERTAIN: This type of CERTAIN is generated by an official criminal record database such as the Washington State Patrol's WATCH system or the National Crime Information Center (CIC) database. It provides accurate and up-to-date information regarding the defendant's criminal history and is typically used in legal proceedings or background checks. 4. Unofficial CERTAIN: An unofficial CERTAIN may be generated by third-party vendors or online platforms that aggregate public criminal records. While unofficial, they can provide a preliminary overview of a defendant's criminal history, but their accuracy and completeness may vary. Bellevue Washington's Carl 07.0400 — Certificate of Defendant's Criminal History CERTAINCH plays a critical role in the criminal justice system, ensuring that judges and legal professionals have access to relevant information when making decisions about a defendant's case.