Ind. Allen Cnty. Crim. Local Rule LR02-CR2.1-1

(A) If an arrested person is released from custody or admitted to bail prior to his first

court appearance, he shall personally appear in court forthwith or at such other time

as competent authority may direct.

(B) Upon the first appearance of the defendant, the court shall inform the

defendant of the charge pending against him and of his rights as required by IC35-

33-7-5.

(C) The court may allow the defendant reasonable time and opportunity to consult counsel.

(D) The court may admit the defendant to bail as provided by law, or by court rule or

order.

(E) The court shall fix a time for the defendant’s next court appearance which

shall be the omnibus hearing unless otherwise ordered.

(F) In all felony cases, the defendant is required to appear personally for appointment

of counsel, waivers of right, initial hearing, omnibus hearing, plea, trial setting, trial,

andsuch other times as the court may direct.

(G) In all misdemeanor cases, the defendant is required to appear personally at the

initial hearing, guilty plea, waivers of right, unless a written waiver is provided, and

jury verification.

Adopted as Superior Criminal Rule 2, effective January 1, 1995. Renumbered as

Superior and Circuit Criminal Rule 2.1-1 and amended effective December 7, 2006.