IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, )
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v. ) Case No. ____________________
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_________________________________, )
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Defendant. )
DEFENDANT’S WAIVER OF APPEARANCE AT
ARRAIGNMENT AND ENTRY OF PLEA OF NOT GUILTY
I hereby acknowledge that I am the Defendant named above and I have received a copy of
the
Indictment filed on ____________________. (ECF No. ___________); or
Superseding Indictment filed on __________________. (ECF No. __________).
I understand I have the right to appear personally at my arraignment pursuant to Rule 43
of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and I have the right to have the indictment and
any superseding indictment read to me in open court pursuant to Rule 10 of the Federal Rules
of Criminal Procedure. I further understand I have the right to remain silent and if I choose
not to remain silent then any statement I make may be used against me.
I have discussed the charge(s) in the indictment or superseding indictment and the waiver of
appearance at arraignment with my attorney and I fully understand the nature and
substance of the offense(s) charged, the maximum penalties I face if convicted, and my right
to appear in person at arraignment. Understanding my rights, I do hereby freely and
voluntarily waive my right to be present at my arraignment on the indictment or
superseding indictment referenced above, and my right to have it read to me in
open court.
As evidenced by my signature below, I do hereby enter my plea of NOT GUILTY to all
charges.
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Counsel* Date Defendant Date
APPROVED:
______________________________
Suzanne Mitchell
U.S. Magistrate Judge
*By signing this document counsel certifies to the following: (1) Counsel has entered an appearance in
this case; (2) Defendant’s representations herein are truthful; and (3) the assigned AUSA has been
contacted and has no objection to this Waiver.
