What happens at an arraignment hearing?
After a defendant has been arrested or summoned on a criminal complaint, an arraignment hearing is set. At arraignment, the defendant is advised of his or her rights. In a misdemeanor case the defendant enters a plea to the alleged offense. For a list of pleas and descriptions of each please visit the Arraignment Hearing page.

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