(a) Criminal Docket. The clerk shall keep the criminal docket and shall enter therein each criminal proceeding to which these rules are applicable. Proceedings shall be assigned docket numbers. The docket number of each proceeding shall be noted on the folio of the docket whereon the first entry of the proceeding is made. Upon the filing of an indictment or information with the court, the first name and surname of each defendant shall be entered upon the docket. Thereafter the name of the attorney appearing for any defendant shall be entered. All papers filed with the clerk, all process issued and returns made thereon, all appearances, orders, verdicts and judgments shall be entered chronologically in the criminal docket on the folio assigned to the action and shall be marked with its file number. These entries shall be brief but shall show the nature of each paper filed or writ issued and the substance of each order or judgment of the court and of the returns showing execution of process. The entry of an order or judgment shall show the date the entry is made. When in a proceeding trial by jury has been properly waived and trial by court requested, the clerk shall enter the word “court” on the folio assigned to that action. (b) Indices; Calendars. Suitable indices shall be kept by the clerk under the direction of the court, indicating for each criminal defendant: his date of birth, the docket number, and the name of each charge. The clerk shall prepare under the direction of the court the trial calendar required by Rule 50. (c) Custody of Records and Papers. The clerk shall have custody of the records and papers of the court and shall maintain them as provided by law. Papers belonging to the files shall not be allowed to go out of the possession of the clerk except upon special order of the court. The parties may at all times have copies upon payment of the fee provided by law. (d) Other Books, Dockets and Records. The clerk shall keep such other books, dockets and records as may be required by law or by order of the Administrative Judge or the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
