After the bail process, the next step in the Criminal Law case process is the arraignment. This is the first courtroom step in the process. The person suspected of the crime appears in court, before a judge who takes the following actions:
- Reads the Criminal Law charges filed against the defendant.
- Asks whether or not the defendant needs a court appointed lawyer.
- Asks how the defendant pleads.
- Decides if bail should be altered or the defendant should be released on their own recognizance.
- Announces future court proceedings.
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