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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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Court officials said there is a possibility he did not receive a summons and that his arraignment could be rescheduled.
Habay was arraigned on the charges during a preliminary arraignment, where he was not required to enter a plea.
A youth below 18 years of age who has committed a minor offense may also be released on recognizance while arraignment or trial is pending.
If an arraignment is covered, fairness demands that the outcome of the prosecution be given prominence.
Prosecution is a process of investigation, of indictment, arraignment, trial and conviction.
A federal magistrate in Florida recessed her arraignment hearing until Monday.

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