EDM-CrRLJ 4.5(a)
                               READINESS HEARING


Within ten (10) days prior to an assigned jury trial date there shall be held a
readiness hearing.  All parties must be present and the following matters will
be concluded: plea bargaining, exchange of witness lists, exchange of
discovery, and motions on any newly discovered evidence creating legal issues.

Following conclusion of the readiness hearing the court will set conditions for
the confirmation of the jury trial pursuant to EDM-CrRLJ 4.5(b).  Conditions
may include the defendant calling and/or meeting with their attorney prior to
the scheduled trial date.  Failure to comply with the conditions may result in
the jury trial being stricken and sanctions imposed pursuant to EDM-CrRLJ 4.5(b).


[Effective September 1, 2008]