A. The prosecutor assigned to the case, the defendant's attorney, and the defendant shall attend all status conferences either remotely or in person at the discretion of the presiding judge.

B. Following every arraignment, a first status conference post arraignment shall be held as a matter of course in all criminal cases, unless the defendant pleads guilty at the arraignment in a matter on the Court's “rocket docket”. With the exception of cases on the Court's “rocket docket”, all available discovery from the Commonwealth shall be provided to counsel for the defendant on or before the first status conference post arraignment. In addition, a written offer on a plea of guilty shall be provided by the Commonwealth on or before the first status conference post arraignment or a declination to make an offer must be provided in writing. If the Commonwealth declines to make an offer, the matter shall be set for trial at the first status conference post arraignment.

C. Up to two additional status conferences may be scheduled in each criminal matter following the first status conference post arraignment. If the matter is still pending at the third status conference, unless good cause may be shown, the presiding judge shall set the matter for a final pretrial conference and trial.