Presence of Defendant; Attire of

Incarcerated Defendant or Witness The defendant has the right to be present at the arraignment, at the time of the plea, at evidentiary hearings, at the trial, and at the sentencing hear- ing, except as provided in Section 37-1 and Sec- tions 44-7 through 44-10. Whenever present, the defendant shall be seated where he or she can effectively consult with counsel and can see and hear the proceedings. An incarcerated defendant or an incarcerated witness shall not be required during the course of a trial to appear in court in the distinctive attire of a prisoner or convict. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 967.) (Amended June 11, 2021, to take effect Jan. 1, 2022.)