II PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS
RULE 5.1 MAXIMUM MINIMUM PENALTIES AND RESTITUTION ADVICE
At the time of initial appearance and arraignment before a judicial officer in
connection with the filing of a violation notice, criminal complaint, information or
indictment, the United States Attorney or an assistant shall advise the judicial officer of
his or her determination of the maximum possible penalty provided by law in connection
with each charge, any mandatory minimum penalty required by law, including mandatory
terms of supervised release, and, if available, the anticipated dollar amount of restitution.
