a court hearing, where the judge will look at what you have applied for and what the Respondent has stated in his or her Reply (if submitted)
the first time the defendant comes into court either in person or by an attorney. An attorney may represent the defendant in a misdemeanor case once the notice of appearance is filed. The defendant learns in the arraignment that they have a right to counsel so if the notice of appearance is filed the attorney doesn't even have to show.
the first time a person comes to respond to criminal charges.
A hearing in which a judge reviews the charges, advises defendants of their rights, and sets bail.
The first hearing before a court having jurisdiction at that stage in a criminal case in which the defendant or his or her attorney appears before a judicial officer.
In the term first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character.