Washington Consents to Rule 11 Felony Plea before US Magistrate Judge is a formal agreement between a defendant and the court that allows a defendant to enter a guilty plea for a felony charge. The defendant consents to the plea and acknowledges that they understand their constitutional rights, the charges against them, and the consequences of pleading guilty. The US Magistrate Judge oversees the process to ensure that the defendant is entering the plea freely and voluntarily and that they understand the consequences of their plea. There are two types of Washington Consents to Rule 11 Felony Plea before US Magistrate Judge: a guilty plea, and an Alford plea. A guilty plea is an admission of guilt to all charges. An Alford plea is a plea of no contest in which the defendant does not admit guilt but agrees to accept the sentence.