arraignment
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If they succeed, Robinson would move to an arraignment and enter a formal plea on each of the charges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
If the judge finds prosecutors have enough evidence, Robinson would then proceed to an arraignment, where he would enter a formal plea for each of the charges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
An accused person gives birth at the arraignment.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
An arraignment has been scheduled for May 20.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
The last time Cole had seen him, the judge had been wearing a black robe at the arraignment hearing in juvenile court when Cole first pleaded guilty.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
Students who were arrested said they attended arraignments earlier this year, although no charges have been filed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2024
The arrestees will be sent a summons for their court arraignments within four weeks, Moore said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
The arraignments will begin at 9:30 a.m., starting with Mr. Trump.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
In the Georgia case, Willis has requested that arraignments begin the week of Sept. 5, though defendants in Georgia are permitted to waive those appearances and plead not guilty via court filing.
From Reuters ● Aug. 25, 2023
Then came on arraignments, and trials, and pleadings; and the whole garrison was in a ferment about this unfortunate queue.
From Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete by Irving, Washington
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