Chapter 6: Trial Procedures in Court Cases

Rule 600 Prompt Trial Rule 601 Presence of Judge Rule 602 Presence of the Defendant Rule 603 Exceptions Rule 604 Opening Statements and Closing Arguments Rule 605 Mistrial Rule 606 Challenges to Sufficiency of Evidence Rule 607 Challenges to the Weight of the Evidence Rule 608 Motion for Judgment of Acquittal After Discharge of Jury Rule 620 Waiver of Jury Trial Rule 621 Procedure When Jury Trial is Waived Rule 622 Time for Court Action Following Non-Jury Trial Rule 625 Juror Qualification Form, Lists of Trial Jurors, and Challenge to the Array Rule 626 Preliminary Instructions to Prospective and Selected Jurors Rule 627 Sanctions for Use of Prohibited Electronic Devices Rule 631 Examination and Challenges of Trial Jurors Rule 632 Juror Information Questionnaire Rule 633 Examination and Challenges of Alternate Trial Jurors Rule 634 Number of Peremptory Challenges Rule 635 Exhaustion of the Jury Panel Rule 640 Swearing the Trial Jury to Hear the Cause Rule 641 Agreement to be Tried by Fewer Than Twelve Jurors Rule 642 Sequestration of Trial Jurors Rule 643 View by Jury Rule 644 Note Taking by Jurors Rule 645 Seating and Retention of Alternate Jurors Rule 646 Material Permitted in Possession of the Jury Rule 647 Request for Instructions, Charge to the Jury, and Preliminary Instructions Rule 648 Verdicts Rule 649 Sealed Verdict