Rule 24.01. Misdemeanors of Felonies – Arraignment

Arraignment shall be conducted in open court. The judge may conduct the arraignment with the defendant appearing by interactive video technology if the defendant is entering a plea of not guilty. The arraignment shall consist of reading the indictment or information to the defendant or stating to him or her the substance of the charge and calling on the defendant to plead thereto. The defendant shall be given a copy of the indictment or information before being called upon to plead.

Committee Notes

This is the same as Fed.R.Crim.P. 10. Compare: Prior Rule 25.04.