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...

Rule 43 – Presence of the Defendant

(a) Presence Required. Except as otherwise provided by this rule, the defendant must be present at:(1) the arraignment,(2) the time of the plea,(3) every stage of the trial including the impaneling of the jury and the return of the verdict, and(4) the imposition of...