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arraignment::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document |
| Derivation | arraign |
Examples of arraignment
arraignment
Not guilty pleas were entered on Bonds'behalf at his arraignment this afternoon.
From the thenewstribune.com
An arraignment will be held only if Lundquist is found competent to stand trial.
From the cnn.com
Last remained jailed in lieu of $500,000 bail with arraignment scheduled Friday.
From the fresnobee.com
Gonzalez pleaded not guilty at a Sept. 11 arraignment in a Boston federal court.
From the abcnews.go.com
An arraignment was scheduled by Probate Judge Margaret Noe for later in the day.
From the toledoblade.com
Tanner appeared in court Wednesday for the arraignment but did not enter a plea.
From the al.com
A federal magistrate ordered the three held until their arraignment on Sept. 21.
From the newsobserver.com
After arraignment, she was sent to Saratoga County jail in lieu of $10,000 bail.
From the timesunion.com
Bergendorff, 57, declined to speak with a reporter before his brief arraignment.
From the signonsandiego.com
- A legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment
- Arraignment is a formal reading of a criminal complaint in the presence of the defendant to inform the defendant of the charges against him or her. In response to arraignment, the accused is expected to enter a plea. ...
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- The formal charging of a defendant with an offense
- A proceeding during which a judge informs the accused of the criminal charges against him or her, asks the accused whether he or she has an attorney or wants a court-appointed attorney, asks how the accused will plead to the charges, determines whether to modify the initial amount of bail and ...
- A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
- To call (an accused person) before a court to answer the charge made against him or her by indictment, information, or complaint.
- The initial hearing after an arrest which marks the beginning of the judicial process. The accused is given a copy of the complaint, informed of the charges filed, and advised of constitutional rights. Bail is set at this hearing. The accused can, but does not have to, enter a plea at this time.
- The initial court proceeding, where someone arrested for DUI / DWI, drunk driving, or any related drinking and driving criminal charge is formally advised of the charges against them, and given an opportunity to enter a plea.
