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- DictionaryAr·raign·ment/əˈrānm(ə)nt/
noun
- 1. the action of arraigning someone in court: "he's scheduled for arraignment in New York on Thursday"
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- Arraignment
Part of the criminal law process in various jurisdictions
Arraignment is a formal reading of a criminal charging document in the presence of the defendant, to inform them of the criminal charges against them. In response to arraignment, in some jurisdictions, the accused is expected to enter a plea; in other jurisdictions, no plea is required. Acceptable pleas vary among jurisdictions, but they generally include guilty, not guilty, and the peremptory ple... Wikipedia
