Rule 10 Arraignment.
Rule Text
(a) In General. An arraignment must be conducted in open court and must consist of:
(1) entry of an appearance by counsel for the defendant;
(2) ensuring that the defendant has a copy of the information;
(3) reading the information to the defendant or stating to the defendant the substance of the charge, unless the defendant waives formal reading of the information; and then
(4) asking the defendant to plead to the information.
(b) Waiving Appearance. A defendant need not be present for the arraignment if:
(1) the defendant, in a written waiver signed by both the defendant and defense counsel, has waived appearance and has affirmed that the defendant received a copy of the information and that the plea is not guilty; and
(2) the court accepts the waiver.
(c) Video Teleconferencing. Video teleconferencing may be used in conducting an arraignment under this Rule.
Effective December 1, 2017 (Promulgation Order 2017-010)