Rule 45 – Time

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(A) Time: computation. In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by these rules, by the local rules of any court, by order of court, or by any applicable statute, the date of the act or event from which the designated period of time begins to run shall not...

Rule 44 – Assignment of Counsel

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(A) Counsel in serious offenses. Where a defendant charged with a serious offense is unable to obtain counsel, counsel shall be assigned to represent the defendant at every stage of the proceedings from their initial appearance before a court through appeal as of...

Rule 43 – Presence of the Defendant

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(A) Defendant’s presence.(1) Except as provided in Rule 10 of these rules and division (A)(2) of this rule, the defendant must be physically present at every stage of the criminal proceeding and trial, including the impaneling of the jury, the return of the...

Rule 41 – Search and Seizure

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(A) Authority to issue warrant. Upon the request of a prosecuting attorney or a law enforcement officer:(1) A search warrant authorized by this rule may be issued by a judge of a court of record to search and seize property located within the court’s territorial...