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An '''arraignment''' is the hearing at which the accused is brought before the [[court]] to plead to the criminal charge in the [[indictment]]. He may plead "guilty," "not guilty," or where permitted "nolo contendere." (See [[preliminary hearing]].) [[category:legal terms]]
An '''arraignment''' is the hearing at which the accused is brought before the [[court]] and informed of the charges against him in his [[indictment]]. He may plead "guilty," "not guilty," or, where permitted, "nolo contendere." (See [[preliminary hearing]].) [[Category:Legal Terms]]