Rule 43 – Presence of the Defendant

(a) Presence Required. Unless excused by the court on defendant’s motion or as otherwise provided by this rule, the defendant shall be present at:(1) the arraignment; (2) every stage of the trial, including the impaneling of the jury and the return of the...

Rule 42 – Criminal Contempt

(a) Summary Disposition. A judge may summarily punish a person who commits criminal contempt in the judge’s presence if the judge certifies that he or she saw or heard the conduct constituting the contempt. The contempt order shall recite the facts, be signed by...

Rule 41 – Search and Seizure

(a) Authority to Issue Warrant. A magistrate with jurisdiction in the county where the property sought is located may issue a search warrant authorized by this rule. The district attorney general, assistant district attorney general, criminal investigator, or any...