Iowa Magistrate Judge CJ Williams — Arraignment-Written Waiver of Personal Appearance at Arraignment and Order is a document issued by a judge that allows an accused person to waive their right to be present in court at their arraignment and allow the court to issue an order for the defendant’s appearance at the next hearing. This waiver must be signed by the accused person, their attorney, and the judge. This document is commonly used in Iowa when a defendant is unable to appear in court for their arraignment due to a legitimate reason such as illness, distance, or other extenuating circumstances. There are two types of Iowa Magistrate Judge CJ Williams — Arraignment-Written Waiver of Personal Appearance at Arraignment and Order: one for misdemeanor cases and one for felony cases. Both documents state the defendant’s name, the charge, the court date, and other relevant information. They also provide the defendant with a formal waiver of their right to be present in court at the arraignment and an order for the defendant to appear at the next hearing.