LOCAL COURT RULE NO. 1


A Defendant charged with a criminal offense punishable by a loss of freedom
shall be scheduled for a jury trial unless specifically waived by filing a
written waiver of jury trial.

A waiver of trial by jury must be in writing.  A notice of intent to change
plea and notice of intent to amend citation/complaint may be done orally to
the clerk.

A notice of intent to plea to a lesser charge, and notice of intent to
amend shall be effective any time prior to the Friday preceding the trial
date.

Thereafter, no amendment to the citation/complaint shall be permitted
except as provided below.  A waiver of jury trial shall be effective at any
time prior to 2 days before the trial date.

An amendment to the citation/complaint, waiver of jury trial and a change
of plea to a lesser charge may be allowed upon a showing of exigent
circumstances and the payment of terms in the amount of $180.00.

A Defendant may plead guilty to the charge originally alleged at any time.