Rule 7.015 - Pleas in Misdemeanor Cases in Coos County(1) In misdemeanor cases involving a defendant who is not in custody, the change of plea date shall be no later than 49 days after arraignment. A not guilty plea will be entered by the court at arraignment or based on a letter from an attorney indicating the attorney has been retained by the defendant and is appearing for the defendant.(2) If the defendant enters a not guilty plea through an attorney, at the change of plea date the attorney shall state on the record or in writing that the attorney has personally talked to the defendant about negotiating a plea before the entry of a not guilty plea and shall inform the court of his/her conflict dates.(3) After the change of plea date, a trial shall be held as soon as practicable.(4) Attorney letters of representation in contempt of court cases are set by court staff on the third Friday of the month at 9:00 a.m. for cases filed by the local District Attorney and 11:00 a.m. for cases filed by Department of Justice.(5) When an attorney appears on behalf of a client in a misdemeanor case, either in person or by a letter of representation, the attorney must file with the court within 14 days of the appearance an acknowledgment signed by the client of the next date at which the client is to appear in court. Failure to file the acknowledgment will result in the case being referred to the District Attorney.Amended effective 2/1/2024.