Rule 2.10 – Plea bargaining

2. 10(1)In general. The prosecuting attorney and the attorney for the defendant may engage in discussions with a view toward reaching an agreement that, upon the entering of a plea of guilty to a charged offense or to a lesser or related offense, the prosecuting...

Rule 2.9 – Trial assignments

2. 9(1)Prompt assignment. Within seven days after the entry of an oral plea of not guilty or the filing of a written plea of not guilty, the court or its designee shall set the date and time for trial in writing with copies to counsel and to the clerk for the court...

Rule 2.8 – Arraignment and plea

2. 8(1)Conduct of arraignment. Arraignment shall be conducted as soon as practicable. If the defendant appears for arraignment without counsel, the court must, before proceeding further, inform the defendant of the right to counsel and ask if the defendant desires...

Rule 2.5 – Information

2. 5(1)Prosecution on information. All indictable offenses may be prosecuted by a trial information. An information charging a person with an indictable offense may be filed with the clerk of the district court at any time, whether or not the grand jury is in session....