State v. Rademacher

Citations

• 984 N.W.2d 660
• 2023 ND 9

Syllabus

Under N.D.R.Crim.P. 43(a)(1)(B), a defendant has a right to be present in the courtroom at every critical stage of trial. This right is not absolute. A defendant need not be present for discussions about routine administrative matters, logistical, procedural and housekeeping matters, and rulings on evidence and objections. To request the amendment of a rule, a petitioner must file properly under N.D.R.Proc.R. § 3.1.