To proceed to trial on the written notice, what must the agreement be?

To proceed to trial on the written notice, what must the agreement be?

• A. In writing and filed with the court
• B. In writing and filed with the prosecutor
• C. Verbal and filed with the court
• D. Written and approved by a grand jury

Answer: (A)

The agreement must be in writing and filed with the court. Having a written document creates a formal, enforceable record that bindingly shows the defendant and the court (and the prosecutor) have agreed to proceed to trial based on the written notice. A verbal agreement lacks a reliable record and can lead to disputes about what was agreed. Filing the agreement with the court ensures the judge has the official documentation to proceed, and it avoids improper steps like needing approval from a grand jury, which isn’t part of municipal court practice.

The agreement must be in writing and filed with the court. Having a written document creates a formal, enforceable record that bindingly shows the defendant and the court (and the prosecutor) have agreed to proceed to trial based on the written notice. A verbal agreement lacks a reliable record and can lead to disputes about what was agreed. Filing the agreement with the court ensures the judge has the official documentation to proceed, and it avoids improper steps like needing approval from a grand jury, which isn’t part of municipal court practice.