Rule 3.5 – Confession Procedure

(a)Requirement for and Time of Hearing. When a statement of the accused is to be offered in evidence, the judge at the time of the omnibus hearing shall hold or set the time for a hearing, if not previously held, for the purpose of determining whether the statement is...

Rule 3.4 – Presence of The Defendant

(a) When Necessary. The defendant shall be present at the arraignment, at every stage of the trial including the empaneling of the jury and the return of the verdict, and at the imposition of sentence, except as otherwise provided by these rules, or as excused or...

Rule 3.3 – Time for Trial

(a) General Provisions.(1) Responsibility of Court. It shall be the responsibility of the court to ensure a trial in accordance with this rule to each person charged with a crime.(2) Precedence Over Civil Cases. Criminal trials shall take precedence over civil...