Arraignment - Form of The Arraignment

Form of The Arraignment

The wording of the arraignment varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. However, it generally conforms with the following principles:

  1. The accused person (defendant) is addressed by name;
  2. The charge against the accused person is read, including the alleged date, time, and place of offense; and,
  3. The accused person is asked formally how he or she pleads.

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