Rule 9-18. Dismissal of Criminal Appeal

   A. In cases where a penalty of confinement has been ordered by the county court, no appeal shall be dismissed upon the motion of the defendant unless he or she appears personally before the district court to request such dismissal.

   B. In cases where a fine has been imposed by the county court, no appeal shall be dismissed upon the motion of the defendant unless the defendant appears personally before the district court to request such dismissal and a showing is made that all fines and costs have been paid.

Approved September 9, 2010.