From the time of arrest, issuance of an arrest warrant or the filing of a complaint,
information, or indictment in any criminal matter until the commencement of trial or disposition
without trial, a lawyer associated with the prosecution or defense shall not release or authorize
the release of any extrajudicial statement for dissemination by means of public communication
relating to that matter and concerning:
A. The prior criminal record (including arrests, indictments, or other charges
of crime), or the character or reputation of the accused, except that the
lawyer may make a factual statement of the accused's name, age,
residence, occupation, and family status; and, if the accused has not been
apprehended, a lawyer associated with the prosecution may release
information necessary to aid in the accused's apprehension or to warn the
public of any dangers he or she may present;
B. The existence or contents of any confession, admission, or statement given
by the accused, or the refusal or failure of the accused to make any
statement;
C. The performance of any examinations or tests or the accused's refusal or
failure to submit to an examination or test;
D. The identity, testimony, or credibility of prospective witnesses, except that
the lawyer may announce the identity of the victim if the announcement is
not otherwise prohibited by law;
E. The possibility of a plea of guilty to the offense charged or a lesser
offense;
F. Any opinion as to the accused's guilt or innocence or as to the merits of
the case or the evidence in the case.
Upon the showing of good cause by any party, the application of this Rule may be
changed or modified to any extent by the court.
