Rule 10. Arraignment
(a)
In General. An arraignment must be conducted in open court and must consist of:
(1)
ensuring that the defendant has a copy of the indictment or information;
(2)
reading the indictment or information to the defendant or stating to the defendant the substance of the charge; and then
(3)
asking the defendant to plead to the indictment or information.
(b)
Waiving Appearance. A defendant need not be present for the arraignment if:
(1)
the defendant has been charged by indictment or misdemeanor information;
(2)
the defendant, in a written waiver signed by both the defendant and defense counsel, has waived appearance and has affirmed that the defendant received a copy of the indictment or information and that the plea is not guilty; and
(3)
the court accepts the waiver.
(c)
Video Teleconferencing. Video teleconferencing may be used to arraign a defendant if the defendant consents.