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What does arraignment mean?

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Noun
  1. (law) The formal charging of a defendant with an offense.
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The accused persons appealed the arraignment order and the case is being reviewed by the Minister of Justice.
If an arraignment is covered, fairness demands that the outcome of the prosecution be given prominence.
Please bear in mind that she pled not guilty by reason of insanity at her arraignment hearing.
Prosecution is a process of investigation, of indictment, arraignment, trial and conviction.
The most emotionally challenging part for me was the transphobia I encountered from the court attorney who represented me at my arraignment.
Court officials said there is a possibility he did not receive a summons and that his arraignment could be rescheduled.

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