Rule 33.1 – Alternatives

(A) A defendant may plead guilty not guilty, or in the discretion of the judge, nolo contendere. A plea of guilty or nolo contendere should be received only from the defendant personally in open court, except when the defendant is a corporation, in which case the plea...

Rule 32.1 – Calendar preparation

All indictments and special presentments shall be set for trial within a reasonable time after arraignment. The judge or designee shall prepare a trial calendar, shall deliver a copy thereof to the clerk of court, and shall give notice in person or by mail to each...

Rule 31.7 – Status Conference

At any time prior to the trial of a criminal case, the judge may schedule a status conference sua sponte or at the request of any party. At the status conference, the judge may examine and inquire into any issue pending in the case. The status conference shall be...