Book Description

These rules govern the procedure in all criminal proceedings in the United States district courts, the United States court of appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. This booklet also covers the arrest warrant or summons on a complaint proceedings and proper forms, plus appearances upon arrest, consulting with counsel, subpoenas, detention release, procedures in a misdemeanor case, video teleconferencing, preliminary hearings, including scheduling and more. Additionally, the Court of Clerk's duties, trial proceedings, process for introducing evidence, court determinations, arraignments, notice of possible departure from Sentencing Guidelines, and defendant's right to appeal are also covered. Attorneys, paralegals, law enforcement, court clerks, prosecutors, defendants, judges, and others involved with the U.S. Court system in relation to criminal cases may be interested in this booklet. Additionally, students pursuing criminal justice, or law degrees may be interested in these rules as they may impact their career choice(s). Lastly, all law libraries and public libraries should have a copy of this volume available for their patrons. Other related print titles that may be of interest: United States Code, 2012 Edition, V. 12, Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure to Title 19, Customs Duties, Sections 1 to 1654 can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/052-001-00629-1?ctid=130