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Rule 302. Attorneys-Appearances and Withdrawals.
(1) Counsel representing a defendant shall file a written appearance in all cases in the office of the Clerk of Courts at or before the time of arraignment. A written appearance shall be filed as soon as possible if employment follows arraignment. A copy of any such written appearance shall be forwarded to the District Attorney's office as required by these rules.
(2) The signing of a criminal case scheduling form [Rule 300(3)(a)] or waiver of arraignment by defense counsel or representative and/or the endorsement of an information shall constitute a written appearance.