What Is Formal Arraignment? | What to Expect When You Go To Court For a Formal Arraignment?

What Is Formal Arraignment | What to Expect When You Go To Court For a Formal Arraignment

Formal arraignments occur after a preliminary hearing when a magisterial district or municipal court judge moves your case to a Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. It is a hearing where you are officially informed of your charges and enter your plea. A formal arraignment usually occurs within 30 to 60 days of your preliminary hearing.

An arraignment could occur whether or not the defendant is already in custody. In the event they are not in custody, should they fail to show up at their arraignment, the defendant can be issued an arrest warrant.

Formal arraignments can be complicated and should never be done alone. Having the right criminal defense attorney on your side fighting for your rights could mean the difference between a permanently tarnished record and a decidedly cleaner record.

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