Rule 11 – Pleas

(a) Alternatives. – (1) In general. – A defendant may plead not guilty, guilty, nolo contendere, or guilty but mentally ill. If a defendant refuses to plead or if a defendant corporation fails to appear, the court shall enter a plea of not guilty.(2)...

Rule 10 – Arraignment

(a) In open court. – Arraignment in open court shall consist of reading the indictment or information to the defendant or stating to the defendant the substance of the charge and calling on the defendant to plead thereto. The defendant shall be given a copy of...