Rule 2.16 – Pretrial conference

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2. 16(1)When held. Where a plea of not guilty to an indictment or trial information is entered on behalf of the defendant, the court may order all parties to the action to appear before it for a conference to consider such matters as will promote a fair and...

Rule 2.15 – Subpoenas

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2. 15(1)For witnesses. A magistrate in a criminal action before the magistrate, and the clerk of court in any criminal action pending therein, shall issue blank subpoenas for witnesses, signed by the magistrate or clerk, with the seal of the court if by the clerk, and...

Rule 2.14 – Discovery

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2. 14(1)Witnesses examined by the prosecuting attorney. When a witness subpoenaed by the prosecuting attorney pursuant to rule 2.5 is summoned by the prosecuting attorney after complaint, indictment or information, the defendant shall have a right to be present and...

Rule 2.13 – Depositions

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2. 13(1)By defendant. A defendant in a criminal case may depose all witnesses listed by the state on the indictment or information or notice of additional witnesses in the same manner and with like effect and with the same limitations as in civil actions except as...

Rule 2.11 – Motions and pleadings

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2. 11 (1)Pleadings and motions. Pleadings in criminal proceedings shall be the indictment and the information, and the pleas entered pursuant to rule 2.8. Demurrers, motions to quash, and motions to set aside are abolished, and defenses and objections raised before...