ARRAIGNMENT
A defendant who is charged by indictment or misdemeanor information may waive his or
her right to be present for an arraignment if:
(a) At least seven days before the date set for arraignment, the defendant and defense
counsel sign and submit to the court a written waiver that contains the following
declarations:
(1) The defendant has received and read a copy of the indictment or
information and understands the nature of the charge(s);
(2) The defendant understands that he or she has the right to remain silent, the
right to trial by jury, the right to compulsory process, and the right to the
assistance of counsel;
(3) Counsel has no reason to question the defendant’s competence to assist in
the defense of the case;
(4) Defendant has a right to be present at the arraignment and waives that
right; and
(5) Defendant’s plea to the charge(s) is not guilty; and
(b) The court accepts the waiver.
