Follow the steps to fill out the JS 45 form accurately.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the JS 45 form and open it in your preferred document editor.
2. Begin by entering the place of offense, specifying the city where the alleged crime occurred.
3. Fill in the related case information by providing the county or parish associated with the case.
4. Indicate if there is a superseding indictment or if the same defendant has a magistrate judge case number or a search warrant case number.
5. Enter the case number. If applicable, provide information for any new defendant.
6. Under defendant information, mark if the defendant is a juvenile by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'. If 'Yes', indicate if the matter is to be sealed.
7. Fill out the defendant's name, alias name, address, birthdate, Social Security number, sex, race, and nationality.
8. Provide the name and bar number of the defense counsel. Include U.S. Attorney information such as the Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) and their bar number.
9. Indicate if an interpreter is needed, and if so, list the language or dialect required.
10. Specify the location status of the defendant and the federal arrest date.
11. Count the total number of U.S.C. citations related to the case and select the appropriate index key/code for each count indicated (petty, misdemeanor, felony).
12. Describe the offenses charged and enter the maximum penalties for each set of counts specified.
13. Lastly, review all entered information for accuracy. Once satisfied, you can save your changes, download the document, print it, or share it with relevant parties.

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