IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
______________ DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, )
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Plaintiff, )
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v. ) Case No. __________________
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______________________________, )
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Defendant. )
WAIVER OF APPEARANCE AT ARRAIGNMENT
AND ENTRY OF PLEA OF NOT GUILTY1
I, _______________________________, acknowledge that I am the person named above.
I have received a copy of the superseding indictment in this matter. I have reviewed the superseding
indictment and have discussed the charge(s) with my attorney. I understand the general nature of
the charge(s) alleged in the superseding indictment and the penalties associated with the charge(s).
I acknowledge that I have a right to personally appear at my arraignment on the superseding
indictment and have the superseding indictment read to me by the Court.
I voluntarily waive my right to be present at my arraignment on the superseding indictment.
I ask the Court to accept my waiver but acknowledge the Court has the right to accept or decline my
waiver. I hereby enter a plea of ______________________ to all counts in the superseding
indictment.
DATE: ______________________ _______________________________________
Signature of Defendant
DATE: ______________________ _______________________________________
Signature of Defendant’s Counsel
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Defendant’s waiver of personal appearance does not waive the actual arraignment on the
superseding indictment. Counsel for Defendant and the Government must appear at the
arraignment, which will be conducted in person or via video teleconference. Defendant’s waiver
shall be filed at least two business days before the scheduled arraignment to allow time for the Court
to accept or decline the waiver and, if applicable, notify the United States Marshal Service
concerning Defendant’s transportation.
