Rule 54 – Courts and Clerks

(a) Court Always Open. The court shall be deemed always open for the purpose of filing any proper paper, of issuing and returning process, and of making motions and orders.(b) Clerk’s Office. The office of the clerk of the Unified Criminal Docket with the clerk...

Rule 52 – Harmless Error and Obvious Error

(a) Harmless Error. Any error, defect, irregularity, or variance that does not affect substantial rights shall be disregarded.(b) Obvious Error. Obvious errors or defects affecting substantial rights may be noticed although they were not brought to the attention of...