Local Rule LCR 10-1: WRITTEN WAIVER OF DEFENDANT'S APPEARANCE AT ARRAIGNMENT

LCR 10-1. WRITTEN WAIVER OF DEFENDANT'S APPEARANCE AT ARRAIGNMENT

(a) In a felony case, a defendant may waive the right to appear in person at arraignment if the following conditions are met:

(1) The defendant is represented by counsel;

(2) The defendant has received a copy of the indictment or information;

(3) The defendant pleads not guilty;

(4) The defendant waives the reading of the indictment or information;

(5) Defendant's counsel certifies that the defendant has been informed of the charges, the penalties, and the right to appear at arraignment.

(b) A written waiver must be filed with the court and must bear the signatures of both the defendant and the defendant's counsel.

(c) Upon receipt of a proper written waiver, the court will enter a not guilty plea on behalf of the defendant and continue the case to the next appropriate hearing.