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Arraignment - first court date in which the defendant is formally informed of charges against them. Arraignment is the first opportunity for the defendant to enter a plea.
An individual who has been accused of a crime in a court proceeding. If a defendant is convicted of a crime, he or she may be referred to as an “offender”.
In criminal cases, typically after an arrest, you're booked into jail. Then, you're taken before a judge for arraignment to enter a plea. Lastly, you're entitled to a bail hearing which can result in pre-trial release. If you are arrested and taken to jail, your first concern is likely how to get out.
If an arrest is made, the Court holds a hearing within 24 hours called the “First Appearance Hearing.” At this hearing the judge hears facts and decides whether a bond amount should be set and if so, how much. If the defendant is able to post the bond amount, he or she may be released pending trial.
Arraignment The defendant goes to court. They find out what they're charged with and what their rights are. The judge will ask if they are ready to plea.
You may request to voluntarily vacate a warrant by submitting an Application to Vacate District Court Warrant (form DC-320-A) to the Clerk's Office public information windows before AM any regular business day.
House arrest is a sentence in which offenders are ordered by the court to remain confined in their residences, usually allowed to leave only for medical and employment reasons. In at least 20 States, electronic bracelets are used to detect house-arrest violations.
.. On average in the jurisdictions studied, about half of all felony arrests for which charges were filed in court were disposed of in 31/2 months or less. For cases indic ted and bound over for trial the case-processing time was just under 5 months.
How Long Can House Arrest Last? The time a person is on house arrest depends on the crime committed. The sentence may be only for two weeks for lesser crimes, whereas for more serious offenses, it could see the offender under home detention for twelve months.
House arrest often allows people to earn income, maintain family and other relationships, and attend necessary probation appointments and substance abuse treatment. House arrest includes curfews, requiring people to get home by a particular time.