Arraignment must occur within a reasonable time after arrestand usually within 48 to 72 hours of … See more

Once the court has advised the defendant of the charges against him, the judge may ask how he pleads to those charges. Often a defendant pleads not guilty at this point. Or if the def… See more

In some states, an arraignment includes setting conditions of release, if necessary. In deciding whether to release the defendant pending completion of the case, courts prim… See more

Defendants and their attorneys might raise legal issues at the arraignment that the judge will want to consider in the future. For example, in certain kinds of cases, the defendant … See more

Criminal defendants usually have the option to waive arraignment, especially if a defendant has an attorney. Defense counsel can facilitate this process by communica… See more