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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]] | 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]] | ||
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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.)