2006-08-20 08:48:45 · 9 answers · asked by Brettski 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
An arraignment is when a defendant appears before a judge and the charges are formally read into the court record. A bond is also set at this time by the judge.
2006-08-20 08:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by jkc6229 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One answer above was the most correct. The purpose of arraignment is to inform the accused of the charges against him. If he didn't know or wasn't sure what the charges were before then, he does now.
2006-08-20 16:18:50 · answer #2 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the defendent appears before a lower court and is notified of their rights and their charges being filed against them
2006-08-23 22:01:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually your first time in court after arrest,formal charges are read by the judge,bond is set, they will ask about or arrange for council,and they continue your case to another date.
2006-08-20 15:55:38 · answer #4 · answered by pycosal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's your first appearance before a judge where a defendant is charged with a crime and where he can plead or request an attorney.
2006-08-20 15:53:33 · answer #5 · answered by R J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A scheduled time to appear in court.
2006-08-20 15:53:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
where you are officially charged with an offense
2006-08-20 19:21:45 · answer #7 · answered by respadatcill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you go to court and say guilty or not guilty.
2006-08-20 15:56:05 · answer #8 · answered by Desperado 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-24 14:45:17 · answer #9 · answered by conco 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋