—Notice of Plea Agreement

If a plea agreement has been reached by the parties, which contemplates the entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, the judicial authority shall require the disclosure of the agreement in open court or, on a showing of good cause, in camera at the time the plea is offered. Thereupon, the plea the judicial authority may accept agreement in accordance with Section 39-18, or reject the plea agreement, or may defer his or her decision on acceptance or rejection until there has been an opportunity to consider the presentence report, or may defer it for other reasons. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 694.) (Amended June 11, 2021, to take effect Jan. 1, 2022.)