SLR 1-7.014: Pretrial Conference Settings in Criminal Cases; Duty to Confer

forth that the attorney has advised the defendant of the right to remain silent, right to an attorney, and right to a jury trial. It shall further state that the attorney has explained to the defendant what the defendant is charged with and the maximum penalty. Attached hereto as Appendix B is a sample form for use as an “Order on Arraignment”. (2) When a bail decision has not already been made by the court, and the defendant’s attorney files an Order on Arraignment, the defendant shall report to the court clerk’s office within seven (7) days of the filing of the Order on Arraignment to sign a Conditional Release Agreement. The defendant will then within that same time period report to the Jackson County Jail to be processed and fingerprinted. 7.014 Pretrial Conference Settings in Criminal Cases; Duty to Confer (1) All criminal cases in which a jury trial has been requested shall first be set for a pretrial conference within thirty-five (35) days of the date of arraignment for out- of-custody defendants and within twenty-one (21) days for in-custody defendants. Pretrial conferences shall be set according to the court calendar. (2) By no later than the pretrial conference, attorneys are required to confer regarding the following: (a) Plea negotiations; (b) Plan of discovery and disclosure of documents; (c) Likelihood of motions or other reason for a pretrial hearing; and (d) Any other significant issues pertaining to the case.