Local Rule LCR 10.1: Arraignments
N.D. Ill. — Criminal rule
LCR 10.1. Arraignments
Following the filing of an indictment or information the clerk shall promptly enter a minute order setting the date of arraignment in accordance with the applicable schedule below. All schedules below are subject to modification by the assigned judge:
(A) Where the defendant is not in custody, and an arrest warrant is not issued in connection with the filing of the indictment or information, the arraignment shall be conducted on or before seven business days following such filing.
(B) Where the defendant is not in custody, but an arrest warrant is issued in connection with the filing of an indictment or information, the arraignment shall be set for no later than two business days after the United States Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois obtains custody of the defendant.
(C) Where the defendant is in the custody of the United States Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois at the time of the filing of the indictment or information, the arraignment shall be set for no later than five business days following such filing.
(D) Where the defendant is in the custody of a custodian other than the United States Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois at the time of the filing of the indictment or information, the arraignment shall be set for two business days after the United States Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois obtains custody of the defendant. Copies of the minute order setting the arraignment shall be attached to the copy of the indictment or information to be served on the defendant and/or defendant's counsel by the United States Attorney.
Amended February 25, 2022