§ 762.66 - Trial.  


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  • (a) If the accused pleads not guilty or if a plea of guilty is not accepted by the court and a consequent plea of not guilty entered, the accused is entitled to a trial on the charges in accordance with the procedures prescribed in the Rules of Criminal Procedure for the United States District Courts, 18 U.S.C., except as otherwise provided in this part. There is no trial by jury for petty offenses.

    (b) All persons shall give their testimony under oath or affirmation. The Senior Judge shall prescribe the oath and affirmation that may be administered by any judge or the Clerk of the Court.

    (c) Upon completion of the trial, the court shall enter a judgment consisting of a finding or findings and sentence or sentences, or discharge of the accused.