Iowa Arraignment — written waiver of personal appearance and plea of not guilty form is a type of legal form used in the state of Iowa. This form is used by a defendant who wishes to waive their right to personally appear in court and enter a plea of not guilty. This form is usually used when the defendant is unable to attend the court hearing for whatever reason. This form should be filled out by the defendant and submitted to the court prior to the arraignment date. There are two types of Iowa Arraignment — written waiver of personal appearance and plea of not guilty forms: the standard form and the modified form. The standard form is used for most cases, while the modified form is used for cases that require additional information or specific circumstances. Both forms must be signed by the defendant and include their plea of not guilty.