The hearing at which the accused is brought before the court to plead to the criminal charge in the indictment. He may plead "guilty," "not guilty," or where permitted "nolo contendere." (See preliminary hearing.)
The hearing before a court having jurisdiction in a criminal case, in which the identity of the defendant is established, the defendant is informed of the charge(s) and of his or her rights, and the defendant is required to enter a plea.
The initial appearance before a judge in a criminal case. At an arraignment, the charges against the defendant are read, a lawyer is appointed if the defendant cannot afford one, and the defendant's plea is entered.
A proceeding in which the defendant is formally charged and enters a plea.
The accused is brought before the Court to plead to the charge against him.
The first court appearance of a person accused of a crime. The person is advised of his or her rights by a judge and may respond to the criminal charges by entering a plea. Usually happens the morning after a person is arrested.
A hearing in which a criminal suspect is advised of his or her rights and asked to plead to the charges against him or her. Sometimes an arraignment is called a preliminary hearing or initial appearance.
The procedure in which an accused person is brought before the court to answer charges. The accused may admit guilt or plea “not guilty.” If the accused pleas “not guilty,” a date for trial will be arranged.
The time in Justice Court when a criminal defendant is first advised of the charges against him and it is determined whether or not he is represented by an attorney, and, in certain situations, how he wishes to plead. In District Court, it is the time when a defendant enters a plea, and if the plea is not guilty, a trial date is then set.
A court appearance in which the defendant is formally charged with a crime and asked to respond. In most states, the defendant can either plead guilty, not guilty or nolo contendre.
In criminal cases, the accused individuals are taken before a judge and informed about the charges against them. At the proceeding, they get to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. Sometimes called an initial appearance or a preliminary hearing.
Usually the juvenile's first appearance in court at which time the judge ensures that the juvenile and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian understand their rights, the charge(s) and the possible consequences. The court may appoint counsel at this time. Conditions of release may be set pending next appearance in court. The child must admit or deny the charge at this time.
First appearance in court where you are informed of your charges. If you have an attorney, then they will enter a plea on your behalf. If you are in the process of hiring a private attorney, the judge will set a new date for you to appear with an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will instruct you to apply for a public defender. [ return to top of glossary
A court hearing at which the defendant is informed of the specific criminal charges for which he or she is being charged. This is the first step in your case being processed by the court.
A proceeding in which the criminal defendant is called into court, the indictment is read to him, and he is called on to plead.
The initial court proceeding during a criminal prosecution. The defendant is advised of the allegations and his or her rights. A plea is then requested. If, at the conclusion of a preliminary hearing, a defendant is ordered to trial, he/she will be arraigned again in superior court.
In a criminal case, the proceeding in which an accused is brought to the court to hear the charges read and to enter a plea.
an appearance before the Court when a defendant tells the Court whether he or she wishes to plead guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere to a criminal charge.
This is usually scheduled for the next date the court is open after your arrest for DUI in San Diego County. You will be formally informed of the charges against you, the court will enter a plea of not guilty for you and will provide you with a date to return for a pre-trial conference or pre-trial hearing on your DUI charges.
An appearance before a court of law for the purpose of pleading to a criminal charge.
In criminal practice, to bring the prisoner to court in person to answer a charge.
a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment
a brief and usually uninteresting hearing in which formal charges are filed and a trial date set
a court appearance in which defendant is brought before a judge or magistrate and apprised of the charges lodged against him or her
a court appearance in which you are formally notified of the charges that have been filed against you
a court hearing at which you enter a plea of guilty or not guilty to the charges that have been filed against you
a court hearing that is set to make certain you know the charges against you, and to find out how you plead
a court procedure where you will be informed of the charges against you and you will be asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty to the charges
a formal hearing at which a defendant accused of a crime is brought before the Court to plea to the charges brought against him/her
a formal meeting between a judge and a prisoner
a hearing where a defendant is advised of the formal charges filed by the State and allowed to enter a plea as to the charges
a hearing where a defendant is formally charged with a crime by a government agency, whether it be a municipality or the state
a hearing where an individual is advised by the Court of his rights and the charges against him
a hearing where the Court explains the formal charges against you and explains your rights to be represented by an attorney
a legal proceeding that takes place in front of a judge, where a defendant is told his/her legal rights as well as what crime he/she is charged with and the possible maximum fine and jail sentence should he/she be convicted
a proceeding whereby the defendant is brought before a judge or a magistrate to plead to the charges in his or her indictment or information
a proceeding whereby the offense that the defendant is charged with is read to him and he enters a plea to the offense charged
a virtual formality prior to trial
generally means an accused person's appearance in a court at which the court may inform him of the charges against him, advise him of his rights, appoint a lawyer for him, and/or hear his plea.
A hearing before the court in which the identity of the defendant is established, the defendant is informed of the charges and his or her rights. The defendant is required to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty at the arraignment.
A call to the accused to come before the court to hear charges or enter a plea.
A hearing before a judge during which the judge reads the charges to the defendant and the defendant pleads guilty or not guilty.
a court hearing that establishes the identity of the defendant, the defendant is informed of the charges and of their rights. The defendant is required to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. This is the final preparatory step before the criminal trial. This is the initial appearance of a criminal defendant that takes care of all preliminaries.
The process in criminal law by which the accused's name is called, the charge is read, and the accused pleads guilty or not guilty. If the offence is one that gives the accused a choice, he or she will also elect at the arraignment to be tried by a judge or by a judge and jury in a higher court, or by a judge in a lower court.
A court hearing in which the defendant must enter a plea, e.g., guilty or not guilty.
when the defendant appears in Superior Court and enters a plea of guilty or not guilty to a felony charge.
A criminal defendant's first appearance before a judge. The primary purpose is to inform the defendant of what charge he is facing.
The initial court appearance of the accused which is held for the purpose of reading the complaint or indictment against the accused, having the accused enter a plea to the charges, and setting bail and other release conditions.
the initial appearance before a judge in a criminal case – it is at this hearing that a defendant can enter a plea, ask to post bail, and, if the defendant cannot afford one, have a court lawyer appointed
In criminal law, the stage where a prisoner is brought to court to hear the charge against him or her.
A formal reading of charges to a defendant by a judge, to which a plea of "guilty," "not guilty," or "no contest" is entered and after which a trial is begun. A district court hearing in which only bond and counsel are discussed is not a true arraignment because a plea is not entered.
A hearing before a judicial officer at which the defendant is informed of the charges filed against him or her and of his or her rights. The defendant or his lawyer must then respond to the charges with a plea of guilty or not guilty. ill of Particulars Additional information in which the prosecutor specifies the nature, character, place and time of a crime that is alleged in the charging document. Also, Motion for Bill of Particulars; a request by the Defense attorney to the Court to order the Government to provide same.
The initial court hearings during which the accused is informed of his or her rights, read the charges that have been filed against him or her, and asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. At the arraignment, the sitting judge also finds out if the accused person will hire his or her own attorney or will need a public defender to be appointed, and assigns the case to another judge. In all cases with the exception of murder, bond will also be set at the arraignment hearing.
Court proceeding in which the defendant stands before the judge to answer criminal charges by entering a plea of guilty or not guilty.
A proceeding in which a criminal defendant is brought into court, told of the charges in an indictment or information, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
The first hearing after a petition has been filed. The juvenile will be asked whether the charges brought against him or her are true or false and to enter a plea accordingly.
an appearance before the judge by the defendant at which time the judge informs the defendant of the charges against him/her and asks if the defendant pleads guilty or not guilty.
a proceeding in a criminal case where the accused is brought before the court to enter a plea to the crime with which he/she is charged. The charge is read to the accused and the accused is asked to plead guilty or not guilty;
The process in which the defendant is brought before the judge in the court where he or she is to be tried to respond to the grand jury indictment or the prosecutor's bill of information.
A hearing at which the defendant is formally notified of the charges against him and at which time a plea of not guilty, guilty, or no contest is entered. If a not guilty plea is entered, the case is given a trial date. In Family Court juvenile cases, the juvenile is advised formally of the law violation charges against him or her, is advised of his or her constitutional rights and given the opportunity to enter a plea. If the juvenile pleads innocent, the case is set for an adjudication hearing (i.e. trial).
Court proceeding soon after arrest. The offender is brought to court, the formal charges are announced, bail/bond is reviewed and the offender's plea may be entered
In a criminal case, the court appearance during which the judge informs the defendant of the charges of which s/he stands accused.
The court appearance of a person accused of criminal behavior to hear the charges against him or her and to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.
First court appearance after being arrested. The de- fendant appears before a judge to hear the charges brought against him/her, set bail if necessary, and conditions of release. The defendant enters a plea of not guilty or guilty.
A hearing at which the defendant is officially informed of the charges against them and at which they plead guilty, guilty with an explanation, or not guilty. If the defendant is arrested, the arraignment is supposed to happen with 48 hours, but frequently takes longer, particularly if the arrest is made on a weekend or holiday. If a summons is issued, the arraignment will be held on the return date noted on the summons.
When a person that is accused of committing a crime is: taken to court told about the charges, and asked to plead "guilty" or "not guilty"
A hearing at which one is advised of the charges that have been filed in one's interest, is advised of one's rights, and is offered a opportunity to remain silent or to admit or deny the charges.
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.
Defendant is formally charged and can plead either guilty, not guilty, or stand mute. The amount of bond is set at this hearing.
offender brought to court soon after arrest to hear formal charges and enter initial plea
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.
Court hearing when a defendant pleads guilty or not guilty, after a preliminary hearing. Witnesses do not testify at this hearing.
in a youth court that allows a not-guilty plea, the first hearing in which the judge tells the respondent/defendant the charge and takes a plea
In criminal cases, a court hearing where the defendant is advised to the charges and asked to plead guilty or not guilty
to bring a prisoner before a judge to ask how he pleads to the charges against him.
at this time, the court will provide counsel (and defendant, if present) with a formal complaint, a police report, blood test results (if available), pre-trial or trial dates will be established, bail status reviewed (if applicable) and unless there is a motion to dismiss, a plea will be entered.
A hearing before the court when the defendant enters a plea of "true" or "not true". Similar to "guilty" or "not guilty" in the adult system.
The proceeding in which a defendant is brought before the court for an official reading of the offense charged.
The court gives an individual a chance to admit or deny the crime or to let the judge decide.
The reading of a charge and the entering of a plea of guilty or not guilty by the defendant, usually at the defendant's first court appearance.
a procedure at the start of a trial when details of the offences are read out and the defendants are asked whether they will plead guilty or not guilty.
The defendant will appear personally before the judge, who will advise him/her of the charges against them, the possible penalties, their constitutional rights and appoint them an attorney if they do not have one. Victim Resources 911 Cellular Phone Program Characteristics of Offenders Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Resources Crisis Hotlines and Information Cycle of Violence Dating Violence Elderly Abuse How to Keep Safe Legal Assistance Legal Definitions Links and Resources Order of Protection Power vs. Equality Wheels Reporting Domestic Violence Support Groups and Counseling Victim Notification Victim Rights
A court hearing where a person accused of a crime is advised of the charges and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
The first court appearance for a Defendant. At the arraignment, the Defendant is informed of his/her rights, asked whether he/she requires an attorney, and informed of the charges against him/her. At the arraignment, the Defendant is asked to enter a plea of Guilty, Not Guilty, or No Contest.
The reading of the charges and specifications to the accused or the waiver of their reading, coupled with the request that the accused enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.
A proceeding in which an individual, who is accused of committing a crime, is brought into court to hear the specific charges levied against them and then asked to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, nolo contendre, etc.
The first scheduled appearance by the defendant in Criminal of Circuit Court. The indictment returned by the grand jury is read and the defendant is given a copy. Arrangements are made for an attorney for the defendant and a trial date may be set. Victim's appearance not necessary.
Proceeding in which an accused person appears before a judge to hear the criminal charges filed against him/her and to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. Compare preliminary hearing and initial appearance. See also appearance.
A court hearing in a criminal case where a defendant is advised of the charges and asked to plead guilty or not guilty. Most arraignments in Tennessee are held in General Sessions Court.
A court appearance at which the defendant is formally charged and is asked to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty or no contest. In felony cases, an arraignment follows a preliminary hearing.
Formal proceeding where a defendant appears in court and is apprized of the allegations against him or her.
A court proceeding at which a person is informed of the charges against him or her. There is a day arraignment court from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and an evening arraignment court from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., in each borough. In Manhattan, there is also a "lobster shift" arraignment court, which is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
When a defendant who is committed for trial after a committal hearing is called to the court to be read the indictment and to be asked whether he or she pleads guilty or not guilty.
The court proceeding during which a person is informed of the charges against him or her.
Criminal proceeding in which the defendant, in open court, must answer criminal charges by entering a plea of guilty or not guilty. Defendant either must be represented by a lawyer or waive his/her right to legal counsel.
bringing a defendant before a judge to allow him or her to hear the charges that were filed and make a plea
the first court appearance in Superior Court at which the defendant is brought before a Judge to be informed of the charges, enters a plea (guilty or not guilty) and further court dates are set.
The formal appearance of an accused person to hear the charges against them in the presence of a judge, and then to enter a plea.
A hearing that is the initial step in the criminal process wherein the defendant is formally charged with an offense and informed of his/her constitutional rights.
The initial court proceeding, in which the state formally charges the defendant with a crime, and in which the defendant usually pleads guilty or not guilty.
In USA criminal law, the formal appearance of an accused person to hear, and to receive a copy of, the charge against him or her, in the presence of a judge, and to then enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. The arraignment is the final preparatory step before the criminal trial.
The first court appearance after an arrest, where the charges are formally read, and you plead not guilty.
Usually the following actions occur at this court event: The defendant is officially notified of the charges against him/her; the defendant is asked whether he/she pleads innocent or guilty, whether there will be trial demand and whether by jury or a trial by judge, if that is an option; and the terms of the defendant's release pending trial is set.
A court hearing in which a person is asked to plead "guilty" or "not guilty" to a crime that the person has been accused of.
The first appearance in a case where the accused is informed of the charges, advised of his rights and enters a plea. An attorney can appear at arraignment with or for the defendant and speak on his behalf.
The initial court hearing at which the accused is brought before a judge, told the charges against him/her, and asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.
A court appearance in which the defendant is formally charged with a crime and asked to respond by pleading guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. Other matters often handled at the arraignment are arranging for the appointment of a lawyer to represent the defendant and the setting of bail.
The proceeding in criminal cases where an accused individual is brought before a judge to hear the charges filed against him or her, and to file a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. Also called a preliminary hearing, or an initial appearance.
The step in the criminal justice process at which the accused are read the charges against them, asked how they plead, and advised of their rights. Possible pleas are guilty, not guilty, nolo contendere, and not guilty by reason of insanity.
The first hearing after an arrest in which the accused is given a copy of the complaint, informed of the charges filed, and advised of his or her constitutional rights.
the calling of the defendant before the court to answer the charges broutht against him or her
Arraignment is a common law term for the formal reading of a criminal complaint, in the presence of the defendant, to inform him of the charges against him. In response to arraignment, the accused is expected to enter a plea. Acceptable pleas vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but they generally include "guilty", "not guilty", and the peremptory pleas (or pleas in bar), which set out reasons why a trial cannot proceed.