Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary
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- Arraignment
- A court appearance in which the defendant is formally charged with a crime and asked to respond by entering a plea. Other matters often handled at the arraignment are arranging for the appointment of a lawyer to represent the defendant and the setting of bail. (See also: plea)
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