E. The non-trial disposition conference is a non-record proceeding.
Rule 571. Waiver of Arraignment.
A defendant who is represented by counsel of record may waive appearance at formal arraignment by presenting to the Court prior to or at the time of formal arraignment a waiver in substantially the form set forth in Rule 571.1. The waiver shall be executed by both the defendant and counsel. If a defendant represented by counsel waives arraignment, the Commonwealth shall serve counsel of record with a copy of the criminal information within ten (10) days of the date the waiver is presented to the Court. The Commonwealth shall further provide counsel of record notice of the dates of defendant's plea day appearance and jury selection/trial within ten (10) days of the date the waiver is presented to the Court. Counsel waiving formal arraignment on behalf of a defendant shall be prepared to indicate on the record at the time of the plea day appearance and/or jury selection that the defendant was provided written notice as to the respective date and requirement that the defendant must appear for plea and/or trial.
Rule 571.1. Form of Waiver.
The notice shall substantially be in the following form:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ADAMS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CRIMINAL COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA CP-01-CR- VS. ___
WAIVER OF APPEARANCE AT FORMAL ARRAIGNMENT
I verify that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge:
I understand that I have the right to be represented by counsel. I am represented by counsel of record and wish to waive my appearance at formal arraignment.
My attorney concurs in this waiver.
I understand the nature of all charges against me.
I am aware of my right to file motions, including a request for a bill of particulars, a motion for pre-trial discovery and inspection, a motion requesting transfer from criminal proceedings to juvenile proceedings pursuant to 42 Pa. C.S. § 6322, and an omnibus pre-trial motion. I am also aware of the time limits within which these motions must be filed.
I understand that I am required to report for future court proceedings including my plea date and date for trial on the date and time provided to my attorney. In that regard, I will consult with my attorney concerning the dates and times which I must appear. I am