Arraignment may be in writing as an alternative to an appearance by the defendant. At the discretion of the district attorney, a personal appearance by the defendant may be required. The form for arraignment shall be as follows:
Case No. .................................................. Date: .........................................................
Defendant's Name:
Address:
S.S. Number: _____________________
Driver's License Number: _______________________ State __________
Defense Counsel's Name:
I.D. Number:
I, the undersigned Defendant, understand the nature of the charges filed against me by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and do hereby waive formal arraignment and do expressly waive my right to appear for arraignment.
Commencing with the date of this Waiver, I acknowledge the right to request a bill of particulars within seven (7) days; to file a discovery motion and inspection within fourteen (14) days; and to file an omnibus pretrial motion within thirty (30) days, unless extended by order of court.
I further acknowledge that I must personally attend the call of the criminal trial list scheduled for __________, at 8:30 A.M., Courtroom No. 1, Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and be present for trial during the __________ Criminal Trial Term commencing __________, at 8:30 A.M, in Courtroom No. 3, Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
Date Signature of Defenda
Date Signature of Defense Counse
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