Waiver of Appearance at Arraignment on Superseding Indictment - JAM

=== Waiver of Appearance at Arraignment on Superseding Indictment - JAM === IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI ______________ DIVISION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. ______________________________, Defendant. Case No. __________________ WAIVER OF APPEARANCE AT ARRAIGNMENT AND ENTRY OF PLEA OF NOT GUILTY1 I, _______________________________, acknowledge that I am the person named above. I have received a copy of the superseding indictment in this matter. I have reviewed the superseding indictment and have discussed the charge(s) with my attorney.

I understand the general nature of the charge(s) alleged in the superseding indictment and the penalties associated with the charge(s). I acknowledge that I have a right to personally appear at my arraignment on the superseding indictment and have the superseding indictment read to me by the Court. I voluntarily waive my right to be present at my arraignment on the superseding indictment. I ask the Court to accept my waiver but acknowledge the Court has the right to accept or decline my waiver.

I hereby enter a plea of ______________________ to all counts in the superseding indictment. DATE: ______________________ _______________________________________ Signature of Defendant DATE: ______________________ _______________________________________ Signature of Defendant’s Counsel 1 Defendant’s waiver of personal appearance does not waive the actual arraignment on the superseding indictment. Counsel for Defendant and the Government must appear at the arraignment, which will be conducted in person or via video teleconference. Defendant’s waiver shall be filed at least two business days before the scheduled arraignment to allow time for the Court to accept or decline the waiver and, if applicable, notify the United States Marshal Service concerning Defendant’s transportation.