Section 25.1 When Given

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A. (§25.1) When Given

Rule 27.02, Felonies—Order of Trial, provides:

(n) The court shall fix the length of time for the arguments and shall announce same to counsel. The attorney for the state shall make the opening argument, the attorney for defendant shall make an argument, and the attorney for the state shall conclude the argument. Each side may waive its right to argument.

See also Rules 27.03 (misdemeanors) and 37.62 (ordinance violations).

As Rule 27.02 states, the parties may waive the final...