Rule of Criminal Procedure 12

See Stormwind Rules of Criminal Procedure.

Rule 12. Defendant's Presence.
Unless this rule or Rule 5 provides otherwise, the defendant must be present at:
 * 1) The initial appearance and the plea;
 * 2) Every trial stage, including the return of the verdict; and
 * 3) Sentencing.

Commentary
This does not include pretrial motion hearings unless you have to testify. You're welcome.