Rule 21 – Verdict

(a)(1) For crimes committed on or after May 6, 2002, the verdict of the jury shall be either “guilty” or “not guilty,” “not guilty by reason of insanity,” “guilty and mentally ill at the time of the offense,” or...

Rule 20 – Exceptions Unnecessary

Exceptions to rulings or orders of the court are unnecessary. It is sufficient that a party state his objections to the actions of the court and the reasons therefor. If a party has no opportunity to object to a ruling or order, the absence of an objection shall not...

Rule 19 – Instructions

(a) After the jury is sworn and before opening statements, the court may instruct the jury concerning the jurors’ duties and conduct, the order of proceedings, the elements and burden of proof for the alleged crime, and the definition of terms. The court may...

Rule 18 – Selection of the Jury

(a) Method of selection. The judge shall determine the method of selecting the jury and notify the parties at a pretrial conference or otherwise prior to trial. The following procedures for selection are not exclusive. (a)(1) Strike and replace method. The court shall...

Rule 17 – The trial

(a)Defendant’s presence. In all cases the defendant shall have the right to appear and defend in person and by counsel. The defendant shall be personally present at the trial with the following exceptions: (a)(1) In prosecutions of misdemeanors and infractions,...