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Rule 27.1 Defendant's Right to Testify.
(a) Advice of Right. Prior to the prosecutor's opening statement, the court shall advise the defendant on the record outside the presence of the jury that it is the defendant's right to choose whether to testify or remain silent.
(b) Inquiry of Nontestifying Defendant. Before the defense rests, the defense shall notify the court outside the presence of the jury that the defense intends to rest. If the defendant has not testified, the court shall ask the defendant to confirm that the decision not to testify is voluntary. This inquiry must be directed to the defendant personally and must be made on the record outside the presence of the jury.
(Adopted by SCO 1206 effective July 15, 1995; amended by SCO 1222 effective August 8, 1995)
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