Computing and Extending Time

(a) Computation of Time Periods. In computing any time period specified in these rules, in any local rule or court order, or in any statute that does not specify a method of computing time:(1) exclude the day of the event that triggers the period;(2) count every day,...

Rule 44 – Right to and Appointment of Counsel

(a) Right to Appointed Counsel. Every defendant who is entitled to appointed counsel under law must have counsel assigned to represent the defendant at every stage of the proceeding from initial appearance before the magistrate or district court, unless the defendant...

Forensic Testimony by Video Teleconference

Forensic testimony may be offered by video teleconference. For testimony by video teleconference to be admissible:(a) Witness Visible to Participants. The forensic scientist must be visible to the court, defendant, counsel, jury, and others physically present in the...