Arraignments are generally conducted by a magistrate judge. A trial date, based upon the
requirements of the Speedy Trial Act (18 U.S.C. §§ 3161 et seq.), will usually be set at the time
the arraignment is first scheduled. Requests for change of a trial date should be addressed to the
judge assigned to the case.
See CrR 5(g) regarding appearance of counsel at arraignment; and CrR 18 regarding the place of
trial and assignment of cases.
Criminal Rules
