Opinion
7:20-cr-00626-PMH
09-13-2021
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING
Cheek Proceeding that Applies
___ Arraignment
I have been given e copy of the Indictment contalning the charges against m e and have reviewed It with my attorney. I understand that I have a right to appear before a Judge In a courtroom In the Southern District of New York to confirm that I have received and reviewed the indictment; to have the indictment read aloud to me if I wish; and to enter a plea of either guilty or not guilty before the judge, After consultation with my attorney, J wish to plead not guilty. By signing this document, I wish to advise the court of the following. I willingly give up my right to appear In a courtroom In the Southern District of New York to advise the court that;
1) 1 have received and reviewed a copy of the Indictment.
2) I do not need the judge to read the Indictment aloud to me, 3) I plead not guilty to the charges against me In the indictment.
___ Bail Hearing
I am applying or in the future may apply for release from detention, or If not detained, for modification of the conditions of my release from custody, that is, my bail conditions. 1 understand that I have a right to appear before a Judge In a courtroom In the Southern District of New York at the time that my attorney makes such an application. I have discussed these rights with my attorney and wish to give up these rights . . for the period of time in which access to the courthouse has been restricted on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. I request that my attorney be permitted to make applications for my release from custody or for modification of the conditions of my release even though I will not be present, and to make such applications In writing or by telephone In my attorney's discretion.