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Effective December 1, 2021 Nebraska Criminal Rules not provide that additional assistance without the presiding judge's prior approval. 28.4 Noncourt Interpreter Services. Under the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, court appointed attorneys may retain a noncourt interpreter to assist the defense. In this case, the noncourt interpreter works only for the defense. Defense attorneys should consult with the federal public defender regarding procedures for hiring and paying noncourt interpreters. 29.1.1 Opening Statements and Closing Arguments. (a) Opening Statement. (b) After the jury is selected and sworn, the government may, without arguing, make an opening statement, after which each defendant may do the same. Closing Argument. The parties may each make a final argument. The judge, after conferring with the attorneys, allots time for each argument. The government may use no more than one-third of the government's allotted time for rebuttal. Unless ordered otherwise, during rebuttal the government may discuss only subjects previously discussed during either party's closing argument. If the defendant waives closing argument, the government may not offer rebuttal. However, if the government waives closing argument, the defendant may make a closing argument. 31.1 Jury Deliberations. (a) Recess. (b) (c) After trial, the court may recess while the jury deliberates. The court directs the jurors that upon arriving at a verdict they must seal it, give it to the courtroom deputy, and return to the courtroom at a predetermined time for the opening and reading of the verdict. Defendant's Presence. Unless the court orders otherwise, during jury deliberations criminal defendants must remain in the building where the trial was held. Attorney Availability. 22 22
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