The amendment does not permit waiver of an appearance when the defendant is charged with a felony information. In that instance, the defendant is required by Rule 7(b) to be present in court to waive the indictment.
A mockumentary-style sitcom chronicling the unusual kinship of the extended Pritchett clan, a brood that includes patriarch Jay; his younger Latina wife, Gloria, and her son; Jay's daughter, Claire, and her family; and Jay's son, Mitchell, who lives with his partner, Cameron.
The Cuban-American actress was a recent guest star on 'Modern Family' but had a diverse career which also included directing. FILE - In this March 22, 2003 file photo, actress Elizabeth Pena flashes a peace sign as she arrives for the 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, Calif.